Chocolate-Covered Peanut Brittle
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Brittle is a classic confection where a hard, caramelized sugar candy embedded with peanuts is coated in a layer of smooth chocolate. It typically features sugar, corn syrup, butter, peanuts, baking soda (for texture), and melted chocolate. While brittle itself is a traditional candy found in many cultures, this chocolate-dipped version is a popular treat often associated with American candy shops and holiday gifting.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-calorie, energy-dense treat, primarily providing carbohydrates from sugar and fats from both the peanuts and chocolate coating. A typical 1-ounce (28g) serving can contain around 150-170 calories, with peanuts offering some plant-based protein and small amounts of minerals like magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 10 mcg |
Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The creation of brittle involves a fascinating chemical reaction where baking soda is added to the hot sugar mixture, creating tiny air bubbles that give the candy its signature light, shattering texture. Nutritionally, the peanuts add a modest amount of protein and healthy fats to what is otherwise a sugary candy, making it slightly more satiating than pure sugar confections.
