Candies, marshmallows

Processed foods · Snacks & sweets · Sweets & desserts

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Macronutrients 26 / 100 How is this scored?

Composition

Energy

Protein 1.8 g · 7 kcal/100g
Fat 0.2 g · 2 kcal/100g
Carbs 81.3 g · 325 kcal/100g
Fiber 0.1 g
Water 16 g
Total energy 318 kcal

Energy is predominantly from carbs (97%); EFSA recommends 45–60% for a balanced diet

Fat quality 68 / 100 How is this scored?
Total fat
0.2g
Saturated
0.1g
Monounsat.
0.1g
Polyunsat.
0.0g
Omega-6
0.05g

Saturated fat is 0.2% of energy, within the WHO limit of 10%.

Protein quality 0 / 100 How is this scored?
Histidine 63%
Isoleucine 52%
Leucine 62%
Lysine 95%
Methionine + Cysteine 43%
Phenylalanine + Tyrosine 76%
Threonine 85%
Tryptophan 0%
Valine 71%

Limiting amino acid is Tryptophan (0% of FAO reference). Combining with complementary protein sources raises the overall score.

Micronutrients 5 / 100 How is this scored?

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0 µg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 µg
Vitamin E 0.0 mg
Vitamin K 0 µg
Thiamin (B1) 0.00 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.00 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.1 mg
Pantothenic (B5) 0.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.00 mg
Folate (B9) 1 µg
Vitamin B12 0.00 µg

Minerals

Calcium 3 mg
Iron 0.2 mg
Magnesium 2 mg
Phosphorus 8 mg
Potassium 5 mg
Sodium 80 mg
Zinc 0.0 mg
Copper 0.10 mg
Manganese 0.01 mg
Selenium 1.7 µg

Provides modest amounts of tracked micronutrients. Best is Copper at 10% of EU NRV per 100 g.