Carmel Sweet ‘n Salty
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Carmel Sweet ‘n Salty by Lars scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on good protein supports bone matrix.
Carmel Sweet ‘n Salty by Lars provides 536 calories, 17.9g protein, 39.3g fat, and 39.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 3.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 17.9g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (28.6g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (10.7g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Carmel Sweet ‘n Salty by Lars sits near the middle of the nuts category with 536 kcal per 100g (category avg: 576). Sugar is a concern at 28.6g per 100g (213% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 536 kcal per 100g (category avg: 576)
- •Protein: 17.9g per 100g (category avg: 17.7g)
- •Sugars: 28.6g per 100g (category avg: 9.1g)
- •Fiber: 3.6g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 10.7g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 28.6g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 10.7g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Carmel Sweet ‘n Salty doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the nuts category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Peanuts, sunflower oil and/or canola oil, salt, caramel flavored coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat milk solids, whole milk solids, artificial color (includes yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2 lake), soy lecithin, natural flavor, gum acacia, shellac, corn syrup), raisins, cashews, caramel flavored candies (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat milk solids, whole milk solids, artificial color (includes yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, red 40 lake), gum acacia, corn syrup, carnauba wax). Contains: cashews, milk, peanuts, and soy. May contain other tree nuts. Manufactured on equipment that also processes sesame.