Calories in Candy, marshmallow
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candy, marshmallow contains 318 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (8 g) provides about 25 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 candy not containing chocolate on FoodFactly, where the median is 394 kcal per 100 g across 22 foods.
100 g provides 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 318 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.056 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 81.3 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 57.6 g | |
| Protein C | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.001 mg | 0.1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.078 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.003 mg | 0.2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Potassium C | 5 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc C | 0.04 mg | 0.4% |
| Copper C | 0.097 mg | 11% |
| 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 gabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 0.075 g)
- Fiber0.1 gabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 0 g)
- Sugars57.6 gbelow the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 59 g)
- Fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.056 gbelow the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 0.67 g)
- Sodium80 mgabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 40.5 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 C | 0.08 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.047 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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 | 0.045 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 | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.04 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.076 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.004 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 (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 16.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Candy
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy, NFS | 429 | 2 g | 86.6 g | 8.3 g |
| Candy, sprinkles | 473 | 0 g | 84.7 g | 15.3 g |
| Candy, non chocolate, other, NFS | 394 | 0.05 g | 95.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Candy, licorice | 396 | 0 g | 98.9 g | 0 g |
| Candy, caramel | 384 | 3.1 g | 82.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Candy, nougat with nuts | 444 | 8.4 g | 72.6 g | 13.3 g |
| Candy, peanut brittle | 486 | 7.6 g | 71.2 g | 19 g |
| Candy, mint | 394 | 0 g | 98.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Candy, gummy | 396 | 0 g | 98.9 g | 0 g |
| Candy, hard | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0.2 g |
| Candy, lollipop | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0.2 g |
| Candy, cotton | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candies, marshmallows | 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 |
| Candies, caramels, chocolate-flavor roll | 387 | 1.6 g | 87.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Candies, TOOTSIE ROLL, chocolate-flavor roll | 387 | 1.6 g | 87.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS | 347 | 2.3 g | 79.4 g | 2.6 g |
| Syrup, maple, Canadian | 270 | 0 g | 67.4 g | 0 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in candy?
100 g of candy has 318 kcal. 1 piece (8 g): about 25 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (1 g): about 3 kcal. 1 cup (40 g): about 127 kcal.
How much protein is in candy?
Candy contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 piece (8 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy not containing chocolate, that is above the median (median 0.075 g).
How many carbs are in candy?
Candy 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 candy?
Candy 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 candy 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 candy?
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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710353. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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