Lollipops
Lollipops are hard candies made by boiling sugar, corn syrup, and water to the hard-crack stage, then cooling it on a stick. They are often flavored with fruit extracts, artificial flavorings, or other sweeteners, and can be shaped into various designs. This confection is a popular treat worldwide, with origins tracing back to ancient sugar confections, but the modern stick version became widespread in the 20th century.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Lollipops are primarily composed of carbohydrates from sugar, offering little to no protein, fat, or essential nutrients. A typical lollipop contains about 60-70 calories, with the majority coming from simple sugars that provide a quick energy boost but no significant nutritional value.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Thiamin | 0 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0 mg |
| Niacin | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1 mg |
Per 3 pieces (42 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lollipops are culturally significant as a symbol of childhood and are often used in celebrations, holidays, and as promotional items. Nutritionally, they are unique in being a pure sugar confection that can contribute to dental issues if consumed excessively, yet they are also used in some medical settings to help manage nausea or provide quick energy for low blood sugar.
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