Calories in Candies, carob, unsweetened
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, carob, unsweetened contains 540 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 153 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from carbohydrates and 6% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 foods.
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for zinc, 23% of the Daily Value for calcium and 20% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 540 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 31.4 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat M | 29 g | 145% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium M | 107 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 56.3 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars C | 34.1 g | |
| Protein M | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.75 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.28 µg | 12% |
| Choline C | 19 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 303 mg | 23% |
| Iron M | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus M | 126 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 633 mg | 13% |
| Zinc M | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper M | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese M | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 5.2 µg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 6%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein8.2 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber3.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars34.1 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat31.4 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat29 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium107 mgabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.48 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (20)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.052 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.82 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 17.6 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 6.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.63 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.48 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.031 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 5 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.7 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,259 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 10 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 21 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Candies
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter | 473 | 8.7 g | 67.4 g | 20.2 g |
| Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar | 479 | 4.1 g | 59.5 g | 26.9 g |
| Candies, TWIZZLERS CHERRY BITES | 338 | 3 g | 79.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews | 388 | 2 g | 80.9 g | 7.5 g |
| Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar | 459 | 5.4 g | 72.9 g | 18.9 g |
| Candies, caramels, chocolate-flavor roll | 387 | 1.6 g | 87.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Candies, confectioner's coating, yogurt | 522 | 5.9 g | 63.9 g | 27 g |
| Candies, confectioner's coating, peanut butter | 529 | 18.3 g | 46.9 g | 29.8 g |
| Candies, white chocolate | 539 | 5.9 g | 59.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe | 387 | 3.8 g | 77.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Candies, fudge, vanilla, prepared-from-recipe | 383 | 1.1 g | 82.2 g | 5.5 g |
| Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts | 435 | 3 g | 74.6 g | 13.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie, peanut butter, with chocolate | 475 | 7.8 g | 59.5 g | 25.3 g |
| Cookie, chocolate chip, made from home recipe or purchased at a bakery | 505 | 5.8 g | 59.2 g | 29 g |
| Cookie, shortbread, with icing or filling | 515 | 5.1 g | 62.6 g | 28.3 g |
| Chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFS | 545 | 11 g | 51.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Chocolate candy with nuts | 545 | 11 g | 51.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFS | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
| Cookie, NFS | 492 | 5.1 g | 65.4 g | 24.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in candies?
100 g of candies has 540 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 153 kcal. 1 bar, 3 oz (87 g): about 470 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 8.2 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is among the highest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 56.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber and 34.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 31.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 29 g is saturated (145% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (32% DV), calcium (23% DV), copper (20% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (15% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 107 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167973. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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