Nougat, homemade

Nougat is a sugar-based confectionery, often made with nuts and egg white. These figures describe homemade nougat prepared from a recipe. It mainly provides carbohydrate in the form of sugars, with some fat and protein. Per 100g, it contains 80g of sugars, 10g of fat and 5.2g of protein, and provides 1747 kJ of energy.

The high sugar content is worth noting for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. Frequent consumption of foods containing sugar can contribute to tooth decay. Fat also contributes to the energy content, while protein is needed for the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.