Black licorice
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts Newman's Own
Black licorice contains 310 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 pieces, 42 g (42 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from fat and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 388 kcal per 100 g across 9,171 products.
100 g provides 14% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 310 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium L | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 73.8 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.8 g | 17% |
| Total sugars L | 33.3 g | |
| Protein L | 4.8 g | 10% |
| Calcium L | 95 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 2.6 mg | 14% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 6%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 6%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.8 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.9 g)
- Fiber4.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0 g)
- Sugars33.3 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 54 g)
- Fat2.4 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium48 mgbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.8 g | 73.8 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sugars | 33.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 48 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Newman's Own
- Barcode
- 0757645018005
- Label serving
- 5 PIECES (42 g)
- Category
- Confectioneries
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Organic wheat flour, organic sugar, organic molasses, corn syrup, organic tapioca syrup, vegetable glycerin, sunflower oil, cocoa powder (for color), natural black licorice flavor, licorice root extract.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Wheat flourSugarSunflower oil
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Black licorice?
100 g of Black licorice has 310 kcal. Serving, 5 pieces, 42 g (42 g): about 130 kcal.
How much protein is in Black licorice?
Black licorice contains 4.8 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 5 pieces, 42 g (42 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is above the median (median 2.9 g).
How many carbs are in Black licorice?
Black licorice has 73.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.8 g of fiber and 33.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Black licorice?
Black licorice contains 2.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does Black licorice contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Black licorice?
100 g contains 48 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2032561. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated September 23, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0757645018005. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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