Calories in Candies, gum drops, no sugar or low calorie (sorbitol)
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, gum drops, no sugar or low calorie (sorbitol) contains 354 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (5 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 99% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0.5% from fat and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 354 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.034 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 7 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 88.1 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 70 g | |
| Protein ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 99%
- Fat 0.5%
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
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars70 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.034 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium7 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water11.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.092 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.064 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.064 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.019 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 11.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 0 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,482 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy, fruit flavored pieces | 400 | 0.1 g | 94.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Candy, taffy | 390 | 0.2 g | 87.9 g | 4.1 g |
| Sweetener, syrup, agave | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Agave liquid sweetener | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Candy, non chocolate, other, NFS | 394 | 0.05 g | 95.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Chewing gum | 360 | 0 g | 96.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato paste | 305 | 0.49 g | 75.1 g | 0.34 g |
| Guava paste | 292 | 0.1 g | 72.6 g | 0.27 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 354 kcal. 1 piece (5 g): about 18 kcal. 1 cup (182 g): about 644 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 piece (5 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 88.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 70 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.034 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 7 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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 169061. 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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