Tag: Candied grapes

Most fresh table grapes you buy from the store do not have any sugar added to them. Despite a common misconception, their sweetness is developed naturally on the vine through a process of photosynthesis, which converts sunlight into sugars like glucose and fructose.

With their intense sweetness, it's easy to wonder how many calories do candy grapes have. A one-cup serving of natural cotton candy grapes contains around 100 calories, while homemade sugar-coated versions can be significantly higher due to added ingredients. The key is understanding the distinction between these two very different types of "candy grapes."