Calories in 1 Piece of Cough Drop
1 piece of cough drop (5 g) has 20 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 4.9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 0% fat and 100% carbs. For comparison, 2 pieces of cough drop has 39 calories. Burning 20 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cough Drop: common questions
How many calories are in 1 piece of cough drop?
1 piece of cough drop weighs about 5 g and has 20 calories.
How much protein is in 1 piece of cough drop?
1 piece of cough drop has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 piece of cough drop?
1 piece of cough drop has 4.9 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much cough drop is 100 calories?
100 calories of cough drop is 25 g, about 5 pieces of cough drop.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710362. Original description: Cough drops. Portion weights are USDA household measures.