Calories in Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe contains 397 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (15 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% 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 | 397 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat C | 0.13 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 52 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 91.6 g | 33% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 68.5 g | |
| Protein C | 0.03 g | 0.1% |
| Vitamin A C | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.012 mg | 0.9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.002 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.004 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.01 µg | 0.4% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Potassium C | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc C | 0.21 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 92%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein0.03 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars68.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat3.3 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat2 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium52 mgbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.008 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.84 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.12 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C | 0.013 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.08 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.87 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.038 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.022 g |
| TFA 18:1 t C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c C | 0.68 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.086 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.12 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.012 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 27 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water C | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.18 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,660 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 100 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy, fruit flavored pieces | 400 | 0.1 g | 94.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Candy, non chocolate, other, NFS | 394 | 0.05 g | 95.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Candy, taffy | 390 | 0.2 g | 87.9 g | 4.1 g |
| Chewing gum | 360 | 0 g | 96.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Candy, hard | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0.2 g |
| Candy, lollipop | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0.2 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 |
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 397 kcal. 1 piece (15 g): about 60 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 0.03 g of protein per 100 g (0.1% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.005 g in 1 piece (15 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 91.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 68.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 3.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 52 mg of sodium, 2% 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 169670. 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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