Calories in Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY Bar
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY Bar contains 490 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (52 g) provides about 255 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from carbohydrates and 11% 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 45% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 40% of the Daily Value for manganese and 36% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 490 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat L | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 231 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 52.9 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Total sugars L | 40.3 g | |
| Protein L | 13.4 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.2 mg | 45% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.52 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 51 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 35.6 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 94 mg | 7% |
| Iron L | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 90 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus C | 197 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 725 mg | 15% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.33 mg | 36% |
| Manganese C | 0.91 mg | 40% |
| Selenium C | 5.1 µg | 9% |
| Fluoride C | 0.1 µg |
% 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 11%
- Carbohydrates 43%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein13.4 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)
- Sugars40.3 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat25 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium231 mgin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.7 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch C | 2.2 g |
|---|
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan C | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.46 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.49 g |
| Leucine C | 0.88 g |
| Lysine C | 0.52 g |
| Methionine C | 0.17 g |
| Cystine C | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.69 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.54 g |
| Valine C | 0.57 g |
| Arginine C | 1.5 g |
| Histidine C | 0.34 g |
| Alanine C | 0.53 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 2.8 g |
| Glycine C | 0.77 g |
| Proline C | 0.61 g |
| Serine C | 0.66 g |
| Hydroxyproline C | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.023 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.74 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.35 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 12.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.025 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 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 C | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.18 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 3.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0.3 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols C | 0 mg |
|---|
Other components (14)
| Water C | 7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,051 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 51 µg |
| Betaine C | 0.3 mg |
| 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 |
| Chocolate candy, coconut filled | 500 | 5.4 g | 56.9 g | 27.8 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 |
| Chocolate candy, peanut butter filled | 487 | 7.8 g | 64.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Cookie, peanut butter sandwich | 478 | 8.8 g | 65.6 g | 21.1 g |
| Topping, nuts and syrup | 448 | 4.5 g | 58.1 g | 22 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 490 kcal. 1 serving (52 g): about 255 kcal.
Is candies high in protein?
Candies contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 serving (52 g). About 11% 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 52.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.8 g of fiber and 40.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (45% DV), manganese (40% DV), copper (36% DV), magnesium (21% DV) and Vitamin E (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 231 mg of sodium, 10% 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 170680. 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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