Lime Ice Candy
Lime Ice Candy is a refreshing frozen treat popular in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines and Malaysia. It's essentially a sweetened lime-flavored ice pop or sorbet, typically made from fresh lime juice, water, sugar, and sometimes a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate, low-fat, and low-protein snack, with nearly all its calories coming from added sugar. A single serving provides a quick burst of energy and a small amount of Vitamin C from the lime juice, with a rough calorie range of 80-120 calories per stick.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 piece (about 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved, affordable street food that perfectly combats tropical heat. Nutritionally, it's interesting because while it offers a refreshing hit of Vitamin C, its primary function is as a simple, hydrating sugar delivery system for a quick energy boost.
