Information About Peppermint Candy Calories
Peppermint Candy
Many people eat peppermint candies to freshen up their breath after a meal, to provide relief from stomach discomfort or soothe a sore throat. They are even said to relieve stress when chewed in gum form. Although some people may consume these treats for health reasons, the primary ingredient in them is sugar making them naturally high in calories. In this article, we’ll take a look at the calories found in five different types of peppermint candies.
Winn-Dixie Peppermint Candy
One serving, or three pieces, of Winn-Dixie brand peppermint candy contains 50 calories, 14 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of protein and 0 grams of fat. That is 2.5 percent of the recommended daily intake for someone on a 2000 calorie-per-day diet. This peppermint candy is basically just made of sugars–a pretty basic treat that still hits the spot if you are just looking for the sweetness and the peppermint taste.
Tic Tac Freshmint Peppermint Candy
Tic Tac is a small mint candy sold in a transparent plastic container. Its ingredients are artificial and natural flavors, sugar, magnesium steatrate, carnauba wax, tartaric acid and maltodextrin. A serving size of .49g, or one piece of Tic Tac Freshmint peppermint candy, contains 1.5 calories, making it a candy composed of less than .5 sugar per piece.
Spangler Peppermint Candy Canes
Spangler peppermint candy canes come with different calorie counts depending on the size of the candy. Their 1-oz candy canes contain 110 calories, the 1/2-oz candy cane contains 55 calories, while 22 calories are found in every .20-oz cane. Like most peppermint candies, these candy canes have a long shelf life. All you need to store it is put it inside a zip lock bag and place it in a cool and dry place. Do not store them in the refrigerator, as they become vulnerable to moisture buildup.
Brach’s Star Brites Peppermint Candy
Each serving of Star Brites peppermint candy contains 60 calories, 10 milligrams of sodium and 15 grams of carbohydrates from sugars. Like most types of candy, the nutritional contents of this peppermint candy are limited, mostly focusing on carbohydrates.
Peppermint Twist Hard Candy
Two pieces of peppermint twist hard candy contains 50 calories with 14 grams of carbohydrates. This candy has the same color combination of traditional candy canes, and they both share the same flavor and texture. Naturally, they have similar nutritional contents.
The Bottom Line
Although there is little nutritional value in peppermint candies, they do have some benefits in some situations. They are used most often as a breath freshener. Consuming one after a meal also increases the production of bile and the flow of a person’s digestive juices, helping your meal move through your digestive system quicky.
References
Tic Tac USA - https://www.tictacusa.com/
https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/winn-dixie/peppermint-candy
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