Sweets

The term sweets invokes a sense of joy and nostalgia in many, regardless of age. Rooted deeply in culinary traditions across the globe, sweets or confectionery items have been tantalizing human taste buds for centuries. They play a pivotal role in cultural rituals, celebrations, and everyday indulgences.

Origins and Evolution

The journey of sweets began with ancient civilizations utilizing natural sweeteners like honey and dates. With the discovery and subsequent spread of sugar cane, the realm of confectionery underwent a revolution, paving the way for a plethora of sweets that we know today.

As trade routes expanded, so did the exchange of culinary techniques and ingredients. This led to the birth of iconic sweets in different regions. For instance, the Middle East is credited with the inception of many nut and sugar-based confections like baklava and halva, while Europe adopted and innovated with sugar, giving rise to sweets like chocolate, marzipan, and countless others.

Cultural Significance

Sweets have always held a significant place in various cultural rituals and celebrations. From the Diwali festival in India, where a multitude of sweet dishes are prepared, to the tradition of Easter eggs in Christianity, the symbolic representation of sweets transcends mere taste.

Weddings, birthdays, and even funerals in many cultures incorporate specific sweets to signify various emotions, be it happiness, love, or remembrance.

Modern-Day Trends

With health becoming a priority, there has been a rising trend of health-conscious sweets. Ingredients like Stevia and agave nectar are now being used as alternatives to refined sugar. Moreover, there's an increasing demand for gluten-free, vegan, and low-calorie sweets.

Another trend in the world of sweets is the fusion of traditional recipes with contemporary flavors, leading to innovative creations that cater to a global palate.

Culinary Techniques and Varieties

The techniques involved in sweet-making are as varied as the sweets themselves. From tempering chocolate to the precision required in patisserie, or the art of making candy, mastering sweets is a blend of science and art.

Some popular categories of sweets include:

Candies: Hard or soft, often fruit-flavored confections. Pastries: A broad category, including items like croissants, tarts, and pies. Desserts: These range from puddings to cakes and ice creams.

Health Implications

While sweets are indulgent and delightful, excessive consumption can lead to health concerns like obesity, dental issues, and other sugar-related ailments. It's crucial to strike a balance and enjoy these treats in moderation.

List of sweets

World's most comprehensive list of sweets with their calories, sugar and calorie content. Choose snacks that are low in sugar, low in calories and low in saturated fat to reduce the chances of excess weight gain.

Description	Weight(g)	Measure	Protein(g)Per Measure	Fiber, total dietary(g)Per Measure	Calories Per Measure
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits	14	1.0 serving 0.5 oz, about 1 tbsp	8.76	2.025	70
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits	14	1.0 serving 0.5 oz, about 1 tbsp	7.43	2.187	72
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares	20	1.0 tablet	13.88	1.721	85
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid	28.35	1.0 oz	0	7.17	134
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares	29	1.0 oz square Bakers	0.26	9.382	145
Candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar	56	1.0 bar 2 oz	26.43	3.724	270
Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar	49	1.0 package 1.76 oz	23.69	8.619	235
Candies, butterscotch	28.35	1.0 oz	22.81	0.585	111
Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar	35	1.0 bar 1.25 oz	19.92	4.452	162
Candies, caramels	71	1.0 package (2.5 oz)	46.5	1.758	271
Candies, caramels, chocolate-flavor roll	6.6	1.0 piece	3.72	0.064	26
Candies, carob, unsweetened	28.35	1.0 oz	9.67	8.227	153
Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts	14	1.0 piece	5.79	0.652	66
Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%)	28.35	1.0 oz	13.08	5.385	156
Candies, confectioner's coating, butterscotch	170	1.0 cup chips	114.07	40.97	916
Candies, confectioner's coating, peanut butter	168	1.0 cup chips	64.34	22.042	889
Candies, confectioner's coating, yogurt	170	1.0 cup chips	106.01	40.977	887
Candies, crispy bar with peanut butter filling	42	1.0 serving 1.5 oz	16.94	5.443	228
Candies, dark chocolate coated coffee beans	40	1.0 serving 28 pieces	17	6	216
Candies, divinity, prepared-from-recipe	11	1.0 piece	8.69	0	40
Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe	28.35	1.0 oz	25.2	0	106
Candies, fruit snacks, with high vitamin C	44	1.0 serving	30	0	155
Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, prepared-from-recipe	20	1.0 piece	12.81	2.134	91
Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe	17	1.0 piece	12.43	1.096	70
Candies, fudge, chocolate, with nuts, prepared-from-recipe	28.35	1.0 oz	17.97	1.84	131
Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe	16	1.0 piece	11.74	0.275	62
Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts	28.35	1.0 oz	20.13	1.085	123
Candies, fudge, vanilla, prepared-from-recipe	28.35	1.0 oz	22.61	0.959	109
Candies, gum drops, dietetic or low calorie (sorbitol)	182	1.0 cup	127.4	0.062	295
Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces	182	1.0 cup gumdrops	107.33	0	721
Candies, hard	28.35	1.0 oz	17.83	0	112
Candies, hard, dietetic or low calorie (sorbitol)	3	1.0 piece	2.79	0	12
Candies, HEATH BITES	39	15.0 pieces	23.41	6.092	207
Candies, HERSHEY'S GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES	41	13.0 pieces	15.22	6.244	234
Candies, HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND BITES	39	17.0 pieces	17.39	6.782	214
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar	78	1.0 bar 2.8 oz	30	13	450
Candies, HERSHEY'S, ALMOND JOY BITES	40	18.0 pieces	20.68	8.24	225
Candies, HERSHEY, KIT KAT BIG KAT Bar	55	1.0 bar 1.94 oz	29.68	9.894	286
Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate	42	1.0 serving 1.5 oz	16.94	5.548	219
Candies, jellybeans	11	10.0 small	7.7	0	41
Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar	42	1.0 bar (1.5 oz)	20.45	7.54	218
Candies, KRACKEL Chocolate Bar	41	1.0 bar 1.45 oz	21.54	6.527	210
Candies, M & M MARS 3 MUSKETEERS Truffle Crisp	31	1.0 serving	17.88	5.961	167
Candies, M & M MARS Pretzel Chocolate Candies	40	0.25 cup	20	3.594	179
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, 3 MUSKETEERS Bar	60	1.0 serving 2.13 oz bar	40.13	5.188	262
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Blueberry and Almond Chocolate Bar	22	1.0 serving 0.78 oz bar	8.58	2.875	116
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Chocolate Bar	22	1.0 serving 0.78 oz bar	8.62	3.455	119
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Chocolate Covered Almonds	28	1.0 serving 1oz pack	7.54	3.289	160
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Crispy Chocolate Bar	20	1.0 serving 0.7 oz bar	6.99	2.801	103
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Dark Chocolate	37	1.0 serving 1.3 oz bar	17.12	7.107	192
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate	37	1.0 serving 1.30 oz bar	20.52	7.119	202
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's Almond Chocolate Candies	37	1.0 serving 1.31 oz bag	18.21	3.491	193
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's Crispy Chocolate Candies	47	1.0 serving 1.6 oz bag	27.7	5.476	223
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's Milk Chocolate Candies	48	1.0 package (1.69 oz)	30.57	6.278	236
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's MINIs Milk Chocolate Candies	30	1.0 serving 1.0 oz tube	18.76	4.34	151
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies	46	1.0 serving 1.63 oz singles bag	21.69	8.503	243
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M & M's Peanut Chocolate Candies	54	1.0 serving 1 singles bag	27.4	5.491	278
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar	50	1.0 bar (1.76 oz)	26.05	3.634	234
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Bar	58	1.0 serving 2.05 oz bar	34.62	6.969	264
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Caramels, milk chocolate covered	44	1.0 serving 5 pieces	25.81	5.789	204
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Caramels. dark chocolate covered	44	1.0 serving 5 pieces	23.8	6.078	202
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Midnight Bar	50	1.0 serving 1.76 oz bar	28.9	5.737	222
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES 3 MUSKETEERS Brand Bite Size Candies	41	1.0 serving 15 pieces	27.47	4.068	182
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES MILKY WAY Brand Bite Size Candies	39	1.0 serving 13 pieces	23.82	3.467	181
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES SNICKERS Brand Bite Size Candies	39	1.0 serving 13 pieces	20.16	3.857	187
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies	62	1.0 serving 2.17 oz pack	47.02	2.551	251
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Sours Original	51	1.0 serving 1.80 oz bag	37.31	1.92	205
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Tropical Bite Size Candies	62	1.0 serving 2.1 oz bag	46.97	--	251
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies	62	1.0 serving 2.1 oz bag	47.07	2.551	249
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Almond bar	50	1.0 serving 1.76 oz bar	26.96	4.267	236
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Bar	57	1.0 bar (2 oz)	28.77	5.169	280
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER	47	1.0 serving 1.66 oz bar	21.87	5.97	229
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar	40	1.0 serving 1.42 oz bar	12.35	3.528	214
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme	40	1.0 serving fun size (8 chews)	23.19	3.172	163
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits	40	1.0 serving fun size (8 chews)	23.25	3.111	163
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Tropical fruits	40	1.0 serving fun size (8 chews)	23.27	3.219	164
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Sour Fruit Chews	59	1.0 serving 2.07 oz pack	33.1	4.437	236
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars	57	1.0 package (2 oz)	27.5	10.807	286
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX chocolate fudge cookie bars	51	2.0 cookie 2011 label	27.03	2.531	280
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX Peanut Butter Cookie Bars	54	1.0 package (1.89 oz, 2 bars)	19.51	8.509	289
Candies, marshmallows	50	1.0 cup of miniature	28.78	0.028	159
Candies, milk chocolate	7	1.0 bar, miniature	3.6	1.296	37
Candies, milk chocolate coated coffee beans	28.35	1.0 oz	14.39	5.142	156
Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts	149	1.0 cup	56.01	21.754	773
Candies, milk chocolate, with almonds	41	1.0 bar (1.45 oz)	18	7.257	216
Candies, milk chocolate, with rice cereal	40	1.0 bar (1.4 oz)	20.42	6.356	204
Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar	19	1.0 bar snack size	8.78	3.91	92
Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar	49	1.0 bar (1.75 oz)	23.14	6.924	264
Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar	43	1.0 bar (1.5 oz)	22.32	5.117	201
Candies, NESTLE, AFTER EIGHT Mints	42	1.0 serving 5 mints	27.97	3.499	181
Candies, NESTLE, BABY RUTH Bar	60	1.0 serving 2.1 oz bar	32.4	7.26	275
Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews	40	1.0 serving 6 pieces	19.2	2.2	150
Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar	60	1.0 serving 2.1 oz bar	27.54	5.7	275
Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Crisp	60	1.0 piece	29	6.355	279
Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar	40	1.0 serving 1.4 oz bar	21	5	190
Candies, NESTLE, CRUNCH Bar and Dessert Topping	44	1.0 bar 1.55 oz	24.2	7.04	220
Candies, NESTLE, GOOBERS Chocolate Covered Peanuts	39	1.0 package 1.375 oz	16.77	4.719	200
Candies, NESTLE, OH HENRY! Bar	57	1.0 bar 2 oz	26.33	5.472	263
Candies, NESTLE, RAISINETS Chocolate Covered Raisins	45	1.0 serving 1.58 oz bag	26.55	4.95	190
Candies, nougat, with almonds	14	1.0 piece	11.67	0.233	56
Candies, peanut bar	28.35	1.0 oz	11.97	1.326	148
Candies, peanut brittle, prepared-from-recipe	28.35	1.0 oz	14.55	1.175	138
Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe	39	1.0 piece	21.76	0.867	189
Candies, REESE'S BITES	39	16.0 pieces	18.73	7.02	203
Candies, REESE's Fast Break, milk chocolate, peanut butter, soft nougats, candy bar	56	1.0 serving 1 bar	30	4.5	277
Candies, REESE'S NUTRAGEOUS Candy Bar	54	1.0 bar 1.92 oz	21.72	4.784	279
Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups	17	1.0 package 0.6 oz 1 cup	8.02	1.824	88
Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy	47	0.25 cup	25.03	7.717	234
Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats	56	2.0 oz bar	29.72	4.609	265
Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate	48	1.0 package 1 package	30.69	6.98	228
Candies, semisweet chocolate	14.5	1.0 serving	7.9	2.574	70
Candies, sesame crunch	28.35	1.0 oz	8.84	1.322	146
Candies, SKOR Toffee Bar	39	1.0 bar 1.4 oz	23.36	7.324	209
Candies, soft fruit and nut squares	42	3.0 pieces	19.3	0.377	164
Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar	41	1.0 bar 1.45 oz	19.5	--	228
Candies, sugar-coated almonds	3.5	1.0 piece	2.19	0.068	17
Candies, sweet chocolate	28.35	1.0 oz	14.59	5.693	144
Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant	43	1.0 patty, large	30.71	2.348	157
Candies, SYMPHONY Milk Chocolate Bar	42	1.0 bar 1.5 oz	22.66	7.703	223
Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe	15	1.0 piece	10.27	0.307	60
Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe	12	1.0 piece	7.62	2.468	67
Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll	40	1.0 serving 6 pieces	22.53	0.387	155
Candies, truffles, prepared-from-recipe	12	1.0 piece	4.6	2.219	61
Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS	40	27.0 pieces	20.54	0.216	139
Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy	71	2.5 oz 2.5 oz	28.14	0	248
Candies, WHATCHAMACALLIT Candy Bar	48	1.0 bar 1.7 oz	23.45	8.179	237
Candies, white chocolate	85	1.0 bar (3 oz)	50.15	16.5	458
Candies, YORK BITES	39	15.0 pieces	29.25	1.728	154
Candies, YORK Peppermint Pattie	43	1.0 patty 1.5 oz	27.43	1.866	165
Chewing gum	3	1.0 stick	1.98	0.001	11
Chewing gum, sugarless	2	1.0 piece	0	0.001	5
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids	28.35	1.0 oz	13.58	5.25	155
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids	28.35	1.0 oz	10.41	6.246	164
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids	28.35	1.0 oz	6.8	6.943	170
Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread	37	1.0 serving 2 TBSP	20	10.517	200
Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, plain	5.4	1.0 tbsp	0.08	0.683	26
Cocoa, dry powder, hi-fat or breakfast, processed with alkali	6	1.0 tablespoon Ghirardelli label 2011	0.09	0.758	29
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened	86	1.0 cup	1.5	6.94	196
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, HERSHEY'S European Style Cocoa	5	1.0 tbsp	0	--	20
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali	86	1.0 cup	1.51	6.674	189
Desserts, apple crisp, prepared-from-recipe	141	0.5 cup	27.75	0.966	227
Desserts, egg custard, baked, prepared-from-recipe	141	0.5 cup	15.51	3.051	147
Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe	153	0.5 cup	35.42	2.752	222
Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe	808	1.0 recipe yield	119.66	73.94	1818
Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk	141	0.5 cup	6.53	2.08	158
Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk	141	0.5 cup	6.8	2.865	172
Frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix, prepared with butter	33	2.0 tablespoon	0	2.762	135
Frostings, chocolate, creamy, ready-to-eat	41	2.0 tbsp creamy	23.66	2.266	163
Frostings, coconut-nut, ready-to-eat	38	0.083 package	15.2	3.28	165
Frostings, cream cheese-flavor, ready-to-eat	33	2.0 tbsp creamy	20.97	1.5	137
Frostings, glaze, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe, with butter, NFSMI Recipe No. C-32	33	2.0 tablespoon	21.22	1.479	118
Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe	327	1.0 recipe yield	263.04	0.886	1115
Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat	38	0.083 package	23.98	1.13	159
Frozen novelties, Fat Free FUDGESICLE bars	51	1.0 serving 1 pop	10.25	0.245	65
Frozen novelties, fruit and juice bars	77	1.0 bar (2.5 fl oz)	13.46	0	67
Frozen novelties, ice cream type, chocolate or caramel covered, with nuts	54	1.0 bar	16.2	6.835	174
Frozen novelties, ice cream type, vanilla ice cream, light, no sugar added, chocolate coated	78	1.0 bar	6.65	4.312	172
Frozen novelties, ice type, lime	99	0.5 cup (4 fl oz)	32.27	0	127
Frozen novelties, ice type, pop	52	1.0 serving 1.75 fl oz pop	7.1	0.007	41
Frozen novelties, ice type, pop, with low calorie sweetener	55	1.0 serving 1.75 fl oz pop	0.84	0	13
Frozen novelties, ice type, sugar free, orange, cherry, and grape POPSICLE pops	55	1.0 serving 1.75 fl oz pop	0.84	0	12
Frozen novelties, juice type, juice with cream	71	2.5 oz	14.63	0.501	82
Frozen novelties, juice type, orange	29.8	1.0 fl oz	5.96	0	28
Frozen novelties, juice type, POPSICLE SCRIBBLERS	33	1.0 serving 1.2 fl oz pop	4.81	--	27
Frozen novelties, KLONDIKE, SLIM-A-BEAR Chocolate Cone	79	1.0 serving 1 cone	19.45	0.791	177
Frozen novelties, KLONDIKE, SLIM-A-BEAR Fudge Bar, 98% fat free, no sugar added	74	1.0 serving 3.5 fl oz bar	5.25	0.74	92
Frozen novelties, KLONDIKE, SLIM-A-BEAR Vanilla Sandwich	64	1.0 serving 1 sandwich	13.96	2.08	153
Frozen novelties, KLONDIKE, SLIM-A-BEAR, No Sugar Added, Stickless Bar	78	1.0 serving 1 bar	6.74	8.112	189
Frozen novelties, No Sugar Added CREAMSICLE Pops	44	1.0 serving 1 pop	1.21	0.207	32
Frozen novelties, No Sugar Added, FUDGESICLE pops	84	1.0 serving	3.3	0.496	88
Frozen novelties, Sugar Free, CREAMSICLE Pops	80	1.0 serving 2 pops	0.34	1.6	39
Frozen yogurts, chocolate	174	1.0 cup	33.48	3.953	221
Frozen yogurts, chocolate, nonfat milk, sweetened without sugar	186	1.0 cup	23.45	0.939	199
Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate	174	1.0 cup	34.66	4.047	221
Frozen yogurts, vanilla, soft-serve	72	0.5 cup	17.28	2.462	114
Fruit butters, apple	17	1.0 tbsp	6	0.009	29
Gelatin desserts, dry mix	85	1.0 package (3 oz)	73.13	0	324
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, prepared with water	135	0.5 cup	18.21	0	84
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame	6.4	1.0 serving	0	--	13
Gelatin desserts, dry mix, reduced calorie, with aspartame, prepared with water	117	0.5 cup	0	--	23
Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened	7	1.0 envelope (1 tbsp)	0	0.005	23
Gums, seed gums (includes locust bean, guar)	28.35	1.0 oz	0	0.017	94
Honey	339	1.0 cup	278.39	0	1031
Ice creams, BREYERS, 98% Fat Free Chocolate	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	13.8	0.938	92
Ice creams, BREYERS, 98% Fat Free Vanilla	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	14.23	0.959	93
Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light French Chocolate	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	16.35	2.91	137
Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light French Vanilla	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	14.35	2.19	118
Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Mint Chocolate Chip	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	17.26	3.046	133
Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Vanilla	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	15.49	1.945	110
Ice creams, BREYERS, All Natural Light Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	15.28	1.836	109
Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	4.01	2.842	122
Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Chocolate Caramel	71	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	4.13	2.592	107
Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, French Vanilla	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	5.24	2.836	105
Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla	69	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	4.2	2.691	99
Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	4.18	2.679	97
Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Vanilla Fudge Twirl	72	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	3.95	2.57	110
Ice creams, chocolate	58	1.0 individual (3.5 fl oz)	14.71	3.944	125
Ice creams, chocolate, light	68	1.0 serving	16.8	2.978	127
Ice creams, chocolate, light, no sugar added	72	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	4.07	2.599	125
Ice creams, chocolate, rich	148	1.0 cup	25.68	15.358	377
Ice creams, french vanilla, soft-serve	86	0.5 cup (4 fl oz)	18.2	6.433	191
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate	58	1.0 individual (3.5 fl oz)	3.68	3.944	137
Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, vanilla	58	1.0 individual (3.5 fl oz)	3.68	3.938	125
Ice creams, vanilla	66	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	14.01	4.481	137
Ice creams, vanilla, fat free	67	0.5 cup	4.22	0	92
Ice creams, vanilla, light	76	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	16.81	2.225	137
Ice creams, vanilla, light, no sugar added	68	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	4.39	2.753	115
Ice creams, vanilla, light, soft-serve	88	1.0 serving 1/2 cup	16.45	1.434	111
Ice creams, vanilla, rich	107	0.5 cup	22.1	11.052	266
Jams and preserves	20	1.0 tbsp	9.7	0.002	56
Jams and preserves, apricot	20	1.0 tbsp	8.68	0.002	48
Jams and preserves, dietetic (with sodium saccharin), any flavor	224	1.0 cup	84.69	0.036	296
Jellies	21	1.0 serving 1 tbsp	10.76	0.001	56
Jellies, reduced sugar, home preserved	19	1.0 tbsp	8.61	0.002	34
Marmalade, orange	20	1.0 tbsp	12	0	49
Milk dessert, frozen, milk-fat free, chocolate	137	1.0 cup	51.65	0.818	229
Molasses	337	1.0 cup	251.81	0.061	977
Pie fillings, apple, canned	74	0.125 can	10.21	0	74
Pie fillings, blueberry, canned	151	1.0 serving	57	0	273
Pie fillings, cherry, low calorie	85	1.0 serving	7.78	0	45
Pudding, lemon, dry mix, regular, prepared with sugar, egg yolk and water	127	0.5 cup	17.16	0.485	138
Puddings, all flavors except chocolate, low calorie, instant, dry mix	8	1.0 serving	0.07	0.008	28
Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant	99	1.0 package (3.5 oz)	75.8	0.089	363
Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant, prepared with whole milk	127	0.5 cup	22.07	1.984	146
Puddings, banana, dry mix, regular	88	1.0 package (3.12 oz)	65.4	0.079	322
Puddings, banana, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk	127	0.5 cup	20.29	2.075	141
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, instant, dry mix	9.9	1.0 serving	0.07	0.097	35
Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, regular, dry mix	9.9	1.0 serving	0.07	0.156	36
Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant	99	1.0 package (3.5 oz)	67.18	0.817	374
Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular	99	1.0 package (3.5 oz)	42.45	1.222	358
Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with 2% milk	128	0.5 cup	15.17	1.65	142
Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk	142	0.5 cup	16.98	2.57	170
Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat	28.35	1.0 oz	4.87	0.358	40
Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free	113	1.0 serving 4 oz	17.8	0	105
Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, instant	99	1.0 package (3.5 oz)	63.36	9.9	411
Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, regular	88	1.0 package (3.12 oz)	70.88	10	382
Puddings, rice, ready-to-eat	113	1.0 serving 4 oz pudding cup	13.1	1.365	122
Puddings, tapioca, dry mix	92	1.0 package (3.5 oz)	59.8	--	339
Puddings, tapioca, ready-to-eat	28.35	1.0 oz	4.23	0.273	37
Puddings, tapioca, ready-to-eat, fat free	112	1.0 container refrigerated 4 oz	15.88	0.137	105
Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant	99	1.0 package (3.5 oz)	91.97	0.428	373
Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant, prepared with whole milk	142	0.5 cup	25.6	2.471	162
Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, regular	88	1.0 package (3.12 oz)	69.82	0.079	334
Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk	140	0.5 cup	23.93	2.3	158
Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat	28.35	1.0 oz	4.81	0.288	37
Puddings, vanilla, ready-to-eat, fat free	99	1.0 serving 3.5 oz shelf stable	14.97	0	88
Sherbet, orange	74	0.5 cup (4 fl oz)	18	0.858	107
Snacks, fruit leather, pieces	28.35	1.0 oz	16.32	0.184	102
Snacks, fruit leather, rolls	21	1.0 large	10.32	0.141	78
Sugar, turbinado	4.6	1.0 tsp	4.56	--	18
Sugars, brown	3	1.0 tsp unpacked	2.91	0	11
Sugars, granulated	2.8	1.0 serving packet	2.79	0	11
Sugars, maple	3	1.0 tsp	2.55	0.001	11
Sugars, powdered	120	1.0 cup unsifted	117.37	0	467
Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf	1	1.0 package	--	--	0
Sweetener, syrup, agave	6.9	1.0 tsp	4.69	0	21
Sweeteners, for baking, brown, contains sugar and sucralose	12.9	1.0 tbsp	5.89	--	50
Sweeteners, for baking, contains sugar and sucralose	14.5	1.0 tbsp	6.82	--	58
Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown	0.5	1.0 tsp	0.02	--	2
Sweeteners, tabletop, aspartame, EQUAL, packets	3.5	1.0 tsp	2.82	0	13
Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, dry, powder	196	1.0 cup	181.69	0	721
Sweeteners, tabletop, saccharin (sodium saccharin)	1	1.0 serving 1 packet	0.85	0	4
Sweeteners, tabletop, sucralose, SPLENDA packets	1	1.0 serving 1 packet	0.8	0	3
Syrup, maple, Canadian	80	60.0 milliliter	47.94	--	216
Syrups, chocolate, fudge-type	304	1.0 cup	105.85	12.099	1064
Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup	35	2.0 tbsp	10	0	54
Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Sugar free, Genuine Chocolate Flavored, Lite Syrup	35	2.0 tbsp	0.09	0.261	15
Syrups, corn, dark	328	1.0 cup	254.5	0	938
Syrups, corn, high-fructose	310	1.0 cup	234.52	0	871
Syrups, corn, light	341	1.0 cup	261.79	0	965
Syrups, dietetic	240	1.0 cup	0.02	0	96
Syrups, grenadine	20	1.0 tbsp	9.31	0	54
Syrups, malt	332	1.0 cup	236.72	0	1056
Syrups, maple	20	1.0 tbsp	13.58	0.001	52
Syrups, sorghum	330	1.0 cup	247.17	0	957
Syrups, table blends, cane and 15% maple	315	1.0 cup	214.83	0.063	876
Syrups, table blends, pancake	314	1.0 cup	67.42	0	735
Syrups, table blends, pancake, reduced-calorie	73	1.0 serving 1/4 cup	23.94	0	120
Syrups, table blends, pancake, with 2% maple	20	1.0 tbsp	8.4	0.004	53
Toppings, marshmallow cream	28.35	1.0 oz	13.27	0.016	91
Toppings, nuts in syrup	328	1.0 cup	120.44	6.429	1469
Toppings, pineapple	340	1.0 cup	71.43	0.061	860
Toppings, strawberry	42	2.0 tbsp	11.5	0.002	107

Summary

Sweets are much more than just a culinary delight. They are carriers of history, culture, and tradition. In the ever-evolving world of culinary arts, sweets have maintained their allure, proving that the love for a sweet treat is truly timeless.

See Also

• Sugar substitutes
• History of chocolate
• Desserts around the world