Fruit pastilles

Fruit pastilles are chewy sugar-based sweets. The figures here describe assorted flavours sampled from different brands. They mainly provide carbohydrate, including sugars. Per 100g, they contain 84g of carbohydrate, of which 59g is sugars, and provide 1395 kJ of energy. The fat content is 0g.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body. The sugar content of fruit pastilles is worth noting for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake, even though they contain no fat. Frequent consumption of sugary foods can contribute to tooth decay. These sweets provide little protein and are not a significant source of vitamins. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.