Liquorice — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Liquorice — 350 kcal, 4.0g protein and 78.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.
Nutrition: Liquorice (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 30g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 4.0g | 1.2g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.0g | 23.4g |
| of which sugars | 40.0g | 12.0g |
| Fat | 1.0g | 0.3g |
| Fibre | 1.5g | 0.4g |
| Salt | 0.3g | 0.1g |
Typical values for generic liquorice; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Liquorice?
Liquorice has 350 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 105 kcal — about 5% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Liquorice keto-friendly?
No. At 78.0g of carbs per 100g (including 40.0g sugars), liquorice doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Liquorice a good source of protein?
Not especially. Liquorice provides 4.0g of protein per 100g — around 1.2g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Liquorice healthy?
Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Liquorice is low in salt. On the downside, it's high in sugar (40.0g/100g). A typical 30g serving is 105 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, liquorice is high in sugar (40.0g/100g) and low in salt (0.3g/100g), with 1.5g of fibre. At 350 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Liquorice is closest in profile to wine gums, but liquorice carries less sugar (40.0g sugar vs 46.0g sugar for wine gums).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels