Twizzlers, manufactured by Hershey's, is a brand of licorice-based candies. This brand includes several types of candies, including Twists, Filled Twists, Pull N' Peel, Bites and Nibs. Each type of candy may contain multiple flavors. The type and flavor of each causes slight variations in the nutrition facts of Twizzlers candy; but generally speaking, Twizzlers provide calories, fat, sugar and sodium without providing significant amounts of vitamins or minerals. Although the overall nutrition value of Twizzlers is poor, it does offer some amounts of protein and iron, which may make it a slightly more nutritious choice than some other sugary candies or snacks that offer no nutritional benefits.
Twists
Twizzlers Twists come in five flavors: Strawberry, Chocolate, Cherry, Rainbow and Black Licorice. The nutrition facts for the Strawberry, Chocolate, Cherry and Black Licorice flavors are based on a four-piece serving, while the nutrition facts for the Rainbow flavor are based on a three-piece serving. The calorie content for Twizzlers Twists ranges from 120 calories to 160 calories per serving. Each serving also contains between 0.5 and 2 g of total fat, 85 mg to 210 mg of sodium, 35 to 36 g of total carbohydrates, 18 to 19 g of sugars and 1 to 2 g of protein per serving. Depending on the flavor, the candy also may provide between 2 to 4 percent of the daily value of iron, based on a 2000-calorie diet. This candy is not a significant source of any other vitamins or minerals.
Filled Twists
Twizzlers Filled Twists are only available in Sweet and Sour flavor. Each two-piece serving contains 140 calories, 15 of which are from fat. The candy also has 1.5 g of total fat, 1 g of saturated fat, 80 mg of sodium, 30 g of total carbohydrates, 20 g of sugars and 1 g of protein per serving. This candy is not a significant source of any other vitamins or minerals.
Pull N' Peel
The Pull N' Peel Twizzlers are available in Cherry and Watermelon flavors, but the flavor does not alter the nutrition facts. Each piece of the Pull N' Peel candy contains 110 calories, five of which are from fat. In each piece of candy are 0.5 g of total fat, 70 mg of sodium, 26 g of total carbohydrates, 14 g of sugars and 1 g of protein. This candy does not offer significant amounts of any other vitamin or mineral.
Bites
Twizzlers Bites are available in Cherry and Black Licorice flavors. Unlike the Pull N' Peel candy, the flavor does alter the nutrition facts. The Cherry Bites contain 140 calories, 0.5 g of total fat, 95 mg of sodium, 32 g of total carbohydrates, 17 g of sugars and 1 g of protein per serving. The Black Licorice Bites contain 130 calories, 0.5 g of total fat, 180 mg of sodium, 31 g of total carbohydrates, 16 g of sugars and 1 g of protein per serving. The serving size for both flavors is 17 pieces of candy. Each serving of Twizzlers Bites candy also contains 2 percent of the daily value of iron, regardless of the flavor.
Nibs
Twizzlers Nibs are also available in Cherry and Black Licorice flavors, and each flavor of the Nibs offers different nutrition facts. The Cherry Nibs contain 140 calories, 1 g of total fat, 0.5 g of saturated fat, 65 mg of sodium, 32 g of total carbohydrates, 19 g of sugars and 1 g of protein per serving. The Black Licorice Nibs contain 130 calories, 1 g of total fat, 0.5 g of saturated fat, 180 mg of sodium, 30 g of total carbohydrates, 17 g of sugars and 1 g of protein per serving. The serving size for both flavors is 29 pieces of candy. Each serving of Twizzlers Nibs candy also contains 2 percent of the daily value of iron, regardless of the flavor.
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