Sweets, chew sweets

Chew sweets are sugar-based confectionery with a chewy texture, described here in their ready-to-eat form. They mainly provide carbohydrate, including sugars, along with some fat. Per 100g, they contain 85g of carbohydrate, of which 55g is sugars, and 6g of fat. Their energy content is 1599 kJ per 100g.

Carbohydrate provides energy for the body. The sugar content of chew sweets is worth noting for people monitoring their sugar or energy intake. Frequent consumption of sugary foods contributes to tooth decay. These sweets also contain saturated fat, while providing little protein and only trace amounts of fibre. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.