Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar
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The 100 Grand Bar is a classic American candy bar featuring a crisp, chewy rice cereal and caramel core, enrobed in rich milk chocolate. Its signature texture combines the satisfying crunch of crisped rice with the gooey pull of caramel, creating a multi-layered sensory experience. Nutritionally, it is a high-energy treat, packing nearly 470 calories and over 50 grams of sugar per 100 grams, making it a potent source of quick carbohydrates and fats.
Calorie split: 2% protein · 61% carbs · 37% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love the 100 Grand Bar for its addictive combination of textures—the crunch of the crisped rice against the soft, buttery caramel and smooth chocolate. It's a nostalgic favorite for many, often associated with childhood treats and movie-theater indulgence.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The bar is very high in sugar (over 51g per 100g) and fat, which can lead to blood-sugar spikes and is a concern for those managing diabetes or calorie intake. To mitigate this, enjoy a small portion (like one-third of a bar) and pair it with a source of protein or fiber, such as a handful of nuts, to slow sugar absorption. Also, be mindful of its high caloric density if watching weight.
Key benefits
- Provides a rapid source of energy from carbohydrates and fats
- Offers a satisfying textural contrast with crisp rice and chewy caramel
- Contains a small amount of protein from the milk chocolate and cereal
- Serves as a convenient, portable snack for a quick energy boost
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 100 Grand Bar was originally introduced in 1966 under the name 'Highlander' and was rebranded to '100 Grand' in 1970, a name that playfully references the value of winning a lottery jackpot.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 6.1 g |
| Energy | 468 kcal |
| Energy | 1957 kj |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.3 g |
| Ash | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 71.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.0 g |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 76.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.34 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 86.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 163 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 203 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.99 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.18 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 2.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.70 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 mg |
| Niacin | 0.20 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.18 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.02 mg |
| Folate, total | 5.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 5.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 5.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 24.6 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.29 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 38.0 ug |
| Retinol | 37.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 3.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 127 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 2.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.42 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 6.2 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 8.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 55.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.36 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.17 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.32 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.33 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.0 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 4.3 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 3.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.10 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.8 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter — USDA does not publish this profile for Candies.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.24 g |
| Leucine | 0.61 g |
| Lysine | 0.27 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.33 g |
| Valine | 0.31 g |
| Arginine | 1.1 g |
| Histidine | 0.22 g |
| Alanine | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.56 g |
| Proline | 0.55 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
What are the main ingredients in a 100 Grand Bar?
The primary ingredients are milk chocolate, sugar, corn syrup, crisped rice cereal, palm oil, and caramel, along with various emulsifiers and flavorings.
Is the 100 Grand Bar gluten-free?
No, it is not considered gluten-free due to the presence of crisped rice cereal, which may contain wheat or be processed in facilities that handle wheat.
How does the 100 Grand Bar compare nutritionally to other candy bars?
It is similar to other chocolate-caramel bars in calorie and sugar content, but its crisped rice gives it a lighter, crunchier texture compared to denser bars like Snickers or Milky Way.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.68 kcal/g · 2% calories from protein · 1.0 g fiber · 51.9 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 1.25 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.