What is Licorice? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Licorice?

Licorice comes from the root of the scientifically named glycyrrhiza glabra plant. The roots of the plant are harvested and used to produce a sweet and slightly pungent flavor that is reminiscent of anise or fennel. The root is a light brown/beige tone and is ground, boiled and extracted in various ways to add flavoring primarily to candies and teas.

What does Licorice Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Licorice Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 5 sticks55g

5 sticksLicorice
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories206kcal10%
FatsN/A
Sat. fatsN/A
Mono. FatsN/A
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs52g17%
Sugars
39g
78%
FiberN/A
ProteinsN/A
CholesterolN/A
Sodium28mg1%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many carbs are in Licorice?

5 sticks of Licorice contains 52 g of carbs.

How much sugar is in Licorice?

5 sticks of Licorice contains 39 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 5 sticks of Licorice?

There are 206 calories in 5 sticks of Licorice.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Licorice?

There are 106 calories in 1 oz of Licorice.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Licorice?

There are 1701 calories in 1 pound of Licorice.

How many calories are in 1 Stick of Licorice?

There are 41 calories in 1 Stick of Licorice.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Licorice?

There are 683 calories in 1 Cup of Licorice.

How many calories are in 1 Piece of Licorice?

There are 71 calories in 1 Piece of Licorice.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Licorice?

There are 111 calories in 1 fl oz of Licorice.

How many calories are in 8.3 fl oz Bottle of Licorice?

There are 923 calories in 8.3 fl oz Bottle of Licorice.

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