Candy bar

A candy bar is a sweet, portable confection typically made from chocolate, sugar, and a variety of fillings like nougat, caramel, nuts, or wafers. It originated in the United States in the late 19th century, with brands like Hershey and Mars pioneering mass production. Today, it's a globally recognized snack available in countless flavors and textures.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Candy bars are generally high in carbohydrates (from sugar) and fat (from chocolate and oils), with minimal protein. A standard bar provides a quick energy burst, along with small amounts of iron and magnesium from cocoa, and typically ranges from 200 to 300 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	33 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	27 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg

Per 1 bar (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, candy bars often serve as affordable comfort food and are deeply tied to childhood nostalgia and marketing icons like the Mars Bar or Snickers. Nutritionally, their high sugar and fat content makes them a classic example of an 'energy-dense' food, designed for immediate palatability rather than sustained nourishment.