Although walnuts are a nutritious snack rich in healthy fats, candied walnuts are different, as they contain loads of added sugar. However, you can still enjoy this snack if you assess the nutrition facts carefully.
Calories
Each quarter cup serving of candied walnuts contains 200 calories. It would take just under an hour of weightlifting to burn off the calories in this serving of candied walnuts.
Fat
Candied walnuts are high in fat — each quarter cup serving of candied walnuts contains 17 grams of fat. Of this fat, only two grams comes from saturated fat, while the rest comes from unsaturated fat.
Carbohydrates
Candied walnuts are higher in carbohydrates than regular walnuts because of the added sugars. Each quarter cup serving of candied walnuts contains 10 grams of carbohydrates, with eight grams of sugar and two grams of fiber.
Protein
Candied walnuts are not a rich source of protein. Each quarter cup serving provides three grams of protein. Consuming between 50 and 65 grams of protein daily to support overall health.