Calories in Candy, sprinkles
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candy, sprinkles contains 473 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (160 g) provides about 757 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from fat and 0% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in candy not containing chocolate on FoodFactly, where the median is 394 kcal per 100 g across 22 foods.
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 | 473 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat C | 13 g | 65% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 84.7 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 84.8 g | |
| Protein C | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.016 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium C | 1 mg | 0.1% |
| Iron C | 0.06 mg | 0.3% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium C | 2 mg | 0% |
| Zinc C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper C | 0.006 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium C | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% 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 71%
- Fat 29%
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 gin the lowest quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0.075 g)
- Sugars84.8 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 59 g)
- Fat15.3 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat13 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0.67 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 40.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.03 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.85 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.22 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 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.84 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 6.7 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.43 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.85 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 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 | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| 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 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, 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, fudge, vanilla, prepared-from-recipe | 383 | 1.1 g | 82.2 g | 5.5 g |
| Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, regular Dried or dry | 434 | 1 g | 81.8 g | 11.4 g |
| Chocolate candy, fudge | 396 | 1.7 g | 79.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Candies, butterscotch | 391 | 0.03 g | 90.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Candies, YORK BITES | 394 | 1.8 g | 81.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe | 410 | 2.4 g | 76.7 g | 10.4 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies | 405 | 0.19 g | 90.8 g | 4.4 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Tropical Bite Size Candies | 405 | 0.19 g | 90.8 g | 4.3 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 473 kcal. 1 cup (160 g): about 757 kcal.
How much protein is in candy?
Candy contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 cup (160 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy not containing chocolate, that is in the lowest quarter (median 0.075 g).
How many carbs are in candy?
Candy has 84.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 84.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candy?
Candy contains 15.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13 g is saturated (65% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in candy?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% 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 2710334. 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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