Calories in Candy, NFS
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candy, NFS contains 429 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (5 g) provides about 21 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for candy not containing chocolate on FoodFactly (394 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 15% 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 | 429 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol C | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 86.6 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 61.3 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.011 mg | 0.6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 11.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0.78 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 96 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 1.6 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 81%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein2 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0.075 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0 g)
- Sugars61.3 gabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 59 g)
- Fat8.3 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0.67 g)
- Sodium43 mgabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 40.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.45 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.34 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 | 0.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.028 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.085 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.41 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.1 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 | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 15 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 5 mg |
| Theobromine C | 51 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 3 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, 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, marshmallow | 318 | 1.8 g | 81.3 g | 0.2 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, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Tropical fruits | 409 | 0.41 g | 82.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits | 408 | 0.41 g | 82.6 g | 8.2 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Fruit and Creme | 408 | 0.41 g | 82.4 g | 8.4 g |
| Candies, YORK Peppermint Pattie | 384 | 2.2 g | 81 g | 7.2 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Sour Fruit Chews | 400 | 0.39 g | 79.7 g | 7.8 g |
| Candies, caramels | 382 | 4.6 g | 77 g | 8.1 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 |
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 429 kcal. 1 piece (5 g): about 21 kcal. 1 stick (15 g): about 64 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (15 g): about 64 kcal.
How much protein is in candy?
Candy contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.098 g in 1 piece (5 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy not containing chocolate, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.075 g).
How many carbs are in candy?
Candy has 86.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 61.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candy?
Candy contains 8.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% 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 (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candy?
100 g contains 43 mg of sodium, 2% 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 2710325. 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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