Sugars and Sweets / Confectionery
Candy, pulled Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 386kcal / 2530kcal (15%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 95.4 g/ 348g (27%) | ||||||
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Protein | 0.6 g/ 71g (0.85%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Sodium | 259 mg/ 1500mg (17%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Pulled candy (a sweet, candy-like treat). It’s mainly sugar and gives quick energy, with very little fat and almost no fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Because it’s high in sugar, pulled candy can raise your total daily sugar intake easily—especially if you eat it often as a snack. It also has some sodium, which can add up when combined with other salty foods. On the positive side, it’s low in fat and has no cholesterol, so it won’t directly add much to heart risk from fat. Still, since it has high carbs and very low fiber, it may not keep you full for long compared with snacks that include fruit, nuts, or yogurt.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep it as an occasional treat and pair it with a more filling snack (e.g., fruit or yogurt) so you stay satisfied between meals.
- Watch portion size: instead of eating a lot in one sitting, try a small serving and save the rest for later.
- Balance your day: if you have candy in your 1–2 snacks, choose lower-sugar options for the other snack (like unsweetened milk, boiled peanuts, or fresh fruit).
- For better fullness, add fiber to your overall eating pattern (vegetables, beans, whole grains) so your meals and snacks support steadier energy.
- Choose water or unsweetened drinks with your snack to avoid extra sugar from beverages.
Common Filipino dishes
Halo-halo, Leche flan, Ube halaya, Buko pandan, Pastillas, Suman
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