Hard candy: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: hard candy.
98.0g net carbs per 100 g
6.5carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
70*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 98.0 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Protein | 0.0 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Energy | 394 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 167990 “Candies, hard”. Net carbs = total carbs 98.0 g − fiber 0.0 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 piece6 g | 3 pieces18 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 5.9 | 17.6 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Glycemic load | 4 | 12 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 70. This value is from one measurement in the 2021 international GI tables.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Life Savers, peppermint candy (Nestlé, Australia)
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