Divinity candy
Divinity candy is a light, airy, and sweet confection made primarily from egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup, often flavored with vanilla and studded with nuts. It is a classic Southern American treat, particularly associated with holiday baking and candy-making traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This candy is extremely high in carbohydrates, almost entirely from sugar, with negligible fat and protein. A single piece provides a quick burst of energy from its high sugar content, with a rough calorie count of about 70-80 kcal per piece.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Divinity is unique for its meringue-like texture, achieved by beating a hot sugar syrup into whipped egg whites, making it a classic example of a cooked meringue candy. Its name reflects its heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth quality, and it's a staple at Christmas and other celebrations in the American South.
