Calories in Candy, taffy
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candy, taffy contains 390 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from fat and 0.2% 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).
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 | 390 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 87.9 g | 32% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 73.5 g | |
| Protein C | 0.2 g | 0.4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 1 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.003 mg | 0.3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.009 mg | 0.7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.002 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 | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Magnesium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus C | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Potassium C | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Zinc C | 0.02 mg | 0.2% |
| Copper C | 0.008 mg | 0.9% |
| 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
- Protein 0.2%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 10%
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
- Protein0.2 gabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 0.075 g)
- Sugars73.5 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 59 g)
- Fat4.1 gabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0.67 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 40.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.051 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.6 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0 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 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.014 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.61 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.85 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0 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 | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 7.6 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, 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 |
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, SKITTLES Sours Original | 401 | 0.18 g | 91 g | 4 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Tropical Bite Size Candies | 405 | 0.19 g | 90.8 g | 4.3 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 Wild Berry Bite Size Candies | 402 | 0.19 g | 90.8 g | 4.3 g |
| Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe | 397 | 0.03 g | 91.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Candies, gum drops, no sugar or low calorie (sorbitol) | 354 | 0 g | 88.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Candies, YORK BITES | 394 | 1.8 g | 81.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Candies, jellybeans | 375 | 0 g | 93.6 g | 0.05 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 390 kcal. 1 piece (5 g): about 20 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (15 g): about 59 kcal. 1 fun/snack size (15 g): about 59 kcal.
How much protein is in candy?
Candy contains 0.2 g of protein per 100 g (0.4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.01 g in 1 piece (5 g). About 0.2% 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 87.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 73.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candy?
Candy contains 4.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in candy?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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 2710369. 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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