Holiday Divinity Platter
Holiday Divinity Platter is a festive Southern American confection, traditionally made by whipping egg whites, sugar, and corn syrup into a light, airy, nougat-like candy. It is often studded with chopped pecans or walnuts and served on a platter during holidays like Christmas. The dish is a staple of holiday baking and candy-making in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is extremely high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar, and contains a moderate amount of fat from the nuts. It provides a quick burst of energy but offers minimal essential nutrients, with a typical serving containing roughly 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Per 1 piece (35 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Divinity is a classic 'test' candy in the South, as its success is highly dependent on precise sugar syrup temperature and weather conditions like humidity. Nutritionally, it's a pure energy food, historically valued for its long shelf life before refrigeration was common.
