Werther’s Original Caramel Hard Candies
Werther’s Original are individually-wrapped hard candies with a rich and creamy caramel flavor.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information and ingredients. The report starts with a detailed review of the classic Original candy, followed by a comparison of other Werther’s products, including the soft candies, sugar free candies, and caramel corn.
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Founded over 100 years ago by Gustav Nebel in Werther, Germany, the initial recipe blended fresh cream, real butter, brown sugars, and a pinch of salt to create what eventually became a classic sweet snack and well-known brand around the world.
Werther’s Original Nutritional Information
Nutritional values in this first section of the nutrition guide is based on a single measured serving of three pieces of Werther’s original caramel hard candies, unless otherwise noted.
Daily Value
Daily value (%DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in one serving of the candy, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices throughout the day.
A serving of Werther’s original caramel candies are low in saturated fat, but high in added sugars.
Serving size: 3 Pieces
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
5% |
LOW |
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Sodium |
3% |
LOW |
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Added Sugars |
22% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 70 calories in three caramel candies. That works out to approximately 23 calories per piece.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
Werther’s Original
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe number of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Werther’s, a Storck brand.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 70 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Total Sugars
One serving of the classic caramel candy contains 11 grams of total sugars, all of which are added sugars. That is high.
Sugars make up approximately 63% of the total calories.
For context, Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from added sugars to 10% or less of total calories.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 3 Pieces (16g)
Red indicates %DV is high.
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Calories |
70 |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
1.5g |
2% |
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Saturated Fat |
1g |
5% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
<5mg |
2% |
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Sodium |
60mg |
3% |
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Carbohydrates |
14g |
5% |
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Dietary Fiber |
0g |
0% |
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Total Sugars |
11g | |
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Added Sugars |
11g |
22% |
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Protein |
0g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Werther’s Original
There are eight ingredients in the classic candy. The recipe consists primarily of added sugars and dairy. Here is the complete list of ingredients.
Ingredients |
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Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Cream, Whey, Butter, Sugar Cane Syrup, Soy Lecithin, and Artificial Flavors. |
Allergens
Werther’s Original caramel hard candies contain milk, soy, and wheat.
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Caramels and Popcorn
This section of the report includes an overview of the nutrition facts and ingredients in Werther’s hard caramels, soft caramels, chewy caramels, sugar free caramel candies, and caramel popcorn.
Here is a summary of the calories per serving for the other Werther’s candies and popcorn and the percentage of total calories derived from sugars.
Calories
Calories in Werther’s Caramel Candy & Popcorn
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Product |
Calories |
% of Calories from Sugar |
|---|---|---|
|
Original |
70 |
63% |
|
Creamy Caramel Filled |
50 |
56% |
|
Caramel Coffee |
70 |
69% |
|
Soft Caramel |
140 |
37% |
|
Vanilla Caramel Creme |
150 |
37% |
|
Salted Caramel Creme |
150 |
35% |
|
Chocolate Covered Caramel |
120 |
40% |
|
Chewy Caramels |
140 |
40% |
|
Caramel Popcorn |
140 |
40% |
|
Salted Caramel Popcorn |
130 |
40% |
|
Sugar Free Original |
45 |
0% |
|
Sugar Free Caramel Chocolate |
40 |
0% |
|
Sugar Free Caramel Coffee |
40 |
0% |
|
Sugar Free Chewy Caramels |
90 |
0% |
Per serving
Ingredients
Here is a list of ingredients for each of the candies and the sweet popcorn snack.
Review the following tables, which reflect current product formulations. Recipes may change without notice. Always check the information printed on the actual product packaging to confirm any variations.
Ingredients in Werther’s Caramel Candy
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Original |
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Sugar, Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Cream, Whey, Butter, Sugar Cane Syrup, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor |
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Creamy Caramel Filled |
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Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Sugar, Cream, Whey, Butter, Condensed Skim Milk, Sugar Cane Syrup, Salt, Butterfat, Reduced Minerals Whey, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavors |
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Caramel Coffee |
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Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Sugar, Cream, Whey, Butter, Sugar Cane Syrup, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Artificial Color, Coffee Extract, Soy Lecithin |
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Soft Caramel |
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Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Palm Oil, Sorbitol Syrup (from wheat or corn), Cream, Whey, Butter, Reduced Minerals Whey, Salt, Sugar Cane Syrup, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor |
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Vanilla Caramel Creme |
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Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Sugar, Vegetable Oils (palm and shea), Condensed Skim Milk, Sorbitol Syrup (from wheat or corn), Dry Whole Milk, Lactose, Cream, Whey, Butter, Reduced Minerals Whey, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Sugar Cane Syrup, Natural and Artificial Flavors. May also contain hazelnuts, almonds, and/or other tree nuts. |
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Salted Caramel Creme |
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Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Sugar, Vegetable Oils (palm and shea), Condensed Skim Milk, Sorbitol Syrup (from wheat or corn), Dry Whole Milk, Lactose, Cream, Whey, Butter, Reduced Minerals Whey, Brown Sugar, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Sugar Cane Syrup, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color, Hazelnuts. May also contain almonds and/or other tree nuts. |
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Chocolate Covered Caramel |
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Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Sugar, Whey, Condensed Skim Milk, Dry Whole Milk, Cocoa Butter, Butterfat, Palm Oil, Cocoa Mass, Sorbitol Syrup (from wheat or corn), Dry Buttermilk, Lactose, Reduced Minerals Whey, Caramel Color, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Soy Lecithin. May also contain peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and/or other tree nuts. |
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Chewy Caramels |
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Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Palm Oil, Sorbitol Syrup (from wheat or corn), Cream, Whey, Butter, Reduced Minerals Whey, Salt, Sugar Cane Syrup, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor |
Ingredients in Werther’s Sugar-Free Candies
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Sugar Free Original |
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Isomalt, Butter, Cream, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors (wheat), Soy Lecithin, Acesulfame K |
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Sugar Free Caramel Chocolate |
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Isomalt, Butter, Cream, Cocoa Extract, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavors (from wheat), Caramel Color (from wheat), Soy Lecithin, Acesulfame K, Sucralose |
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Sugar Free Caramel Coffee |
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Isomalt, Butter, Cream, Natural and Artificial Flavors (from wheat or corn), Salt, Caramel Color (from wheat), Coffee Extract, Soy Lecithin, Acesulfame K |
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Sugar Free Chewy Caramel |
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Maltitol (from wheat or corn), Isomalt, Palm Oil, Sorbitol Syrup (from wheat or corn), Butter, Cream, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Caramel Color (from wheat), Sucralose |
Ingredients in Werther’s Popcorn
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Caramel Popcorn |
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Sugar, Popcorn, Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Butterfat, Cream, Whey, Butter, Salt, Sugar Cane Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor. May contain hazelnut, almonds, and/or other tree nuts. |
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Salted Caramel Popcorn |
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Sugar, Popcorn, Glucose Syrup (from wheat or corn), Butterfat, Cream, Whey, Butter, Salt, Sugar Cane Syrup, Sunflower Oil, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor. May contain hazelnut, almonds, and/or other tree nuts. |
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