Calories in Chocolate candy, candy shell with nuts
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Chocolate candy, candy shell with nuts contains 506 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (2 g) provides about 10 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 45% from fat and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for candy containing chocolate on FoodFactly (510 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for copper, 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 19% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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 | 506 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 25.4 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat C | 13.3 g | 67% |
| Cholesterol C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Sodium C | 122 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 60.2 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 52 g | |
| Protein C | 11 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A C | 11 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.4 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.7 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 55 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.22 µg | 9% |
| Choline C | 33 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 86 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 0.82 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 78 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus C | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 353 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.46 mg | 51% |
| Selenium C | 2.4 µg | 4% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein11 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars52 gabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 51.1 g)
- Fat25.4 gbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 29.4 g)
- Saturated fat13.3 gbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 15.9 g)
- Sodium122 mgabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 64 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 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 | 2.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.074 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 4.6 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.064 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.066 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 | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 5 mg |
| Theobromine C | 54 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 55 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chocolate candy
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate candy, other, NFS | 535 | 7.7 g | 59.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate candy | 535 | 7.7 g | 59.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, cookie filled | 510 | 5.7 g | 64.7 g | 25.4 g |
| Chocolate candy, fudge | 396 | 1.7 g | 79.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled | 474 | 6.4 g | 66.4 g | 21 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled with nuts | 484 | 7.4 g | 63.6 g | 23.1 g |
| Chocolate candy, coconut filled | 500 | 5.4 g | 56.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Chocolate candy, cream filled | 366 | 2.2 g | 80.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled | 446 | 3.3 g | 74.5 g | 15 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled with nuts | 483 | 6.5 g | 63.2 g | 22.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, peanut butter filled | 487 | 7.8 g | 64.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, sugar free | 590 | 12.4 g | 37.7 g | 43.3 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, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies | 515 | 9.6 g | 60.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy | 497 | 12.5 g | 59.9 g | 24.8 g |
| Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats | 474 | 8.7 g | 61.6 g | 23.4 g |
| Candies, REESE's Fast Break, milk chocolate, peanut butter, soft nougats, candy bar | 495 | 8.9 g | 63.9 g | 23.2 g |
| Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar | 519 | 7.5 g | 60.4 g | 27.5 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Bar | 491 | 7.5 g | 61.5 g | 23.9 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES SNICKERS Brand Bite Size Candies | 480 | 7.2 g | 61.1 g | 24.3 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar | 467 | 8.1 g | 62.7 g | 23 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chocolate candy?
100 g of chocolate candy has 506 kcal. 1 piece (2 g): about 10 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (10 g): about 51 kcal. 1 fun/snack size (15 g): about 76 kcal.
Is chocolate candy high in protein?
Chocolate candy contains 11 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.22 g in 1 piece (2 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy containing chocolate, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy has 60.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 52 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy contains 25.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.3 g is saturated (67% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chocolate candy contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (51% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), magnesium (19% DV), phosphorus (16% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chocolate candy?
100 g contains 122 mg of sodium, 5% 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 2710366. 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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