Balducci's · Candy
Licorice Pastels
A 40 pieces (40g) serving of Licorice Pastels by Balducci's has 160 calories, 27g of sugars and 25mg of sodium, as submitted by Balducci Enterprises Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2274628, record updated Feb 22, 2022).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2274628, available May 23, 2022; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Balducci Enterprises Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 40g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 054996881983
- Category
- Candy
- Records
- 1 under this UPC
How it compares with other candy
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 68% of the 19,635 candy products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 56% of them.
Where the calories come from: 93% carbohydrate, 4% fat and 3% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among candy: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 66.8 g | 57.9 g | 68% |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 50 mg | 56% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 2 g | 66% |
| Calories | 400 | 375 | 65% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,635 products, one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): SUGAR, MOLASSES, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP, CARAMEL COLOR, SOYBEAN OIL, LICORICE EXTRACT, SALT, ANISE OIL, FD&C CERTIFIED COLORS: YELLOW LAKE #5 & #6, RED LAKE #3 & #40, BLUE LAKE #1 & #2, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CARNAUBA WAX.
The statement lists 15 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Sugar, Molasses, Wheat Flour. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Feb 22, 2022), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Balducci Enterprises Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2274628).
More Balducci's candy
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sour Rainbow Belts | 373 | 63.33 g | 30 mg |
| Mini Red Fish Candy | 367 | 76.67 g | 83 mg |
| Assorted Fish | 367 | 76.67 g | 100 mg |
| Gourmet Candy Corn | 367 | 73.33 g | 100 mg |
| Vanilla Caramels Candy | 438 | 40.62 g | 219 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Balducci's Licorice Pastels?
160 per 40 pieces (40g) serving, and 400 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Balducci's Licorice Pastels?
25mg per serving (1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Balducci Enterprises Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Feb 22, 2022. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov