Caramel candies as a source of protein and carbohydrates

Caramel candies are classic confectionery item and most adults and children like it. Caramels are rich, chewy and a perfect snack made with whole milk, butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Confectionery manufacturers in India are supplying various caramel products including candies and chocolates across the globe. People like to snacking on them while they are in a movie theater or celebrating any day.

If you want to have a low calorie confectionery product, you can count on caramel candy that has 39 calorie in single piece. However, you need to control its consumption as more candies will give you more calories and make you fat.

Talking about carbohydrates, there are nearly 7.8 g of carbohydrates in small caramel candy. Carbohydrates offer necessary energy for body, yet not all carbohydrates are healthy. Complex carbohydrates sourced from unrefined foods like apples and brown rice are rich source of minerals and vitamins. Caramel is a refined carbohydrate that contains more sugar and little fiber, vitamins or minerals.

If you think about giving protein rich diet to your kids, you will consider milk, meat, beans, nuts, tofu, etc. Since caramel has small amount of protein, you cannot consider it as a super dense food for your kids. Each caramel candy contains 0.5 g protein and more calories. So, considering caramel as a source of protein is a bad idea, but you can let your kids to eat caramel candies once a while.

Coming to dietary fat, it is a great concern for many people. There are some fats that don’t pose any threat to health, but there are some fats that can make your heart unhealthy. Saturated fats clog the arteries and human should cut down its consumption for healthy living. A caramel candy has 0.8g of total fat and 0.3g of saturated fat. In other words, you cannot take caramel candy as a super candy that provides nutrition to your kids.

And about potassium content, an adult requires 2000 mg of potassium every day. A caramel candy contains 21.6 mg of potassium, which is very less. Potassium is a mineral that helps in regulation of water and keeps the body hydrated. It also lets muscle retention and the reduction of high blood pressure.

In short, caramel candies have fewer health benefits and cannot be a reliable source of potassium, protein or carbohydrates. Confectionery manufacturers in India may consider it a low calorie confectionery item only if it is taken in limited amount.

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