Pelon · Candy
Tamarind Soft Candy, Tamarindo Original
A 1/2 container (50g) serving of Tamarind Soft Candy, Tamarindo Original by Pelon has 170 calories, 39g of sugars and 390mg of sodium, as submitted by Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V. to USDA (FoodData Central 1631277, record updated Jul 14, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1631277, available Mar 19, 2021; 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 Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V. submitted to USDA, for the declared 50g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 719886080432
- Category
- Candy
- Records
- 3 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other candy
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 86% of the 19,635 candy products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 99% of them.
Where the calories come from: 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 0% 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 | 78 g | 57.9 g | 86% |
| Sodium | 776 mg | 50 mg | 99% |
| Protein | 0 g | 2 g | 0% |
| Calories | 340 | 375 | 28% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,635 products, one per barcode.
Other candy in this aisle
7,664 of the 19,635 candy products are named candy. Per 100 g their median is 367 calories, 33 mg of sodium and 0 g of protein; 7,548 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Surileta, Soft Candy, Tamarind SURILETA | 620 mg | 380 |
| Surileta, Soft Candy, Tamarind GRUPO CHABOY S.A. | 620 mg | 380 |
| Caramel Cheesecake Flavor Gourmet Taffy Candy Cone BAY ISLAND, INC. | 607 mg | 393 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "candy", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): SUGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, CHILI POWDER, CITRIC ACID, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARAMEL COLOR.
The statement lists 9 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup. 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 Jul 14, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1631277).
More Pelon candy
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelon, Mini Soft Candy, Tamarind | 333 | 80 g | 767 mg |
| Pelon, Peloneta, Hard Candy Lollipops, Watermelon | 348 | 65.22 g | 1,043 mg |
| Lollipop, Tamarind with Mango | 348 | 65.22 g | 1,174 mg |
| Pelon, Pale Rock! Hard Candy Lollipop, Watermelon | 360 | 71.25 g | 1,025 mg |
| Pelon, Picositos, Tangy Chili Powder Candy | 0 | 100 g | 3,500 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Pelon Tamarind Soft Candy, Tamarindo Original?
170 per 1/2 container (50g) serving, and 340 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Pelon Tamarind Soft Candy, Tamarindo Original?
390mg per serving (17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Hershey Mexico, S.A. De C.V. submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 14, 2017. 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