Calories in Candies, marshmallows
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, marshmallows contains 318 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup of miniature (50 g) provides about 159 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from protein and 0.5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 11% 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 | 318 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.056 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 81.3 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars L | 57.6 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.078 mg | 0.5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.005 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.003 mg | 0.2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline M | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron ? | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium ? | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium ? | 5 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc ? | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper ? | 0.097 mg | 11% |
| Manganese ? | 0.008 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium C | 1.7 µg | 3% |
% 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 2%
- Carbohydrates 97%
- 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
- Protein1.8 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0.1 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars57.6 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.056 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium80 mgabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.57 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.08 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.047 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.035 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.028 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.066 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.077 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.015 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.002 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.042 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.01 g |
| Valine ? | 0.05 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.15 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.017 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.18 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.12 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.21 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.42 g |
| Proline ? | 0.28 g |
| Serine ? | 0.061 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) ? | 0.045 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 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.076 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| 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 Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 16.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,331 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 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, marshmallow | 318 | 1.8 g | 81.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Snacks, fruit leather, pieces | 359 | 1 g | 82.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Fruit syrup | 341 | 0 g | 85.1 g | 0 g |
| Blueberry syrup | 341 | 0 g | 85.1 g | 0 g |
| Candy, caramel | 384 | 3.1 g | 82.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Syrup, maple, Canadian | 270 | 0 g | 67.4 g | 0 g |
| Syrup, NESTLE, chocolate | 269 | 0 g | 67.2 g | 0 g |
| Chocolate syrup | 269 | 0 g | 67.2 g | 0 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 318 kcal. 1 cup of miniature (50 g): about 159 kcal. 10 miniatures (7 g): about 22 kcal. 1 regular (7.2 g): about 23 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.9 g in 1 cup of miniature (50 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 81.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 57.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.056 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 80 mg of sodium, 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 167995. 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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