Calories in Chocolate candy
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Chocolate candy contains 535 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (8 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from carbohydrates and 6% 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 55% of the Daily Value for copper, 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 23% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 535 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 29.7 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat C | 18.5 g | 93% |
| Cholesterol C | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 59.4 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 51.5 g | |
| Protein C | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.7 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.036 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.75 µg | 31% |
| Choline C | 46.1 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 189 mg | 15% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 63 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus C | 208 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 372 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.49 mg | 55% |
| Selenium C | 4.5 µg | 8% |
% 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein7.7 gabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 7.4 g)
- Sugars51.5 gabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 51.1 g)
- Fat29.7 gabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 29.4 g)
- Saturated fat18.5 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 15.9 g)
- Sodium79 mgabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 64 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 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 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.099 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 8.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 7.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 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 | 6 µg |
| Retinol C | 59 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 20 mg |
| Theobromine C | 205 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 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, 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 |
| Chocolate candy, candy shell | 492 | 4.3 g | 71.2 g | 21.1 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, milk chocolate | 535 | 7.7 g | 59.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Candies, milk chocolate, with rice cereal | 511 | 7.6 g | 59.7 g | 29.4 g |
| Chocolate candy with cereal | 511 | 7.6 g | 59.7 g | 29.4 g |
| Candies, NESTLE, CHUNKY Bar | 519 | 7.5 g | 60.4 g | 27.5 g |
| Candies, SYMPHONY Milk Chocolate Bar | 531 | 8.5 g | 58 g | 30.6 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies | 515 | 9.6 g | 60.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, TWIX chocolate fudge cookie bars | 553 | 7.3 g | 56 g | 33.3 g |
| Candies, KRACKEL Chocolate Bar | 523 | 6.6 g | 64.3 g | 26.6 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 535 kcal. 1 piece (8 g): about 43 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (10 g): about 54 kcal. 1 fun/snack size (15 g): about 80 kcal.
How much protein is in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.61 g in 1 piece (8 g). About 6% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy containing chocolate, that is above the median (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy has 59.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 51.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy contains 29.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.5 g is saturated (93% 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 (55% DV), Vitamin B12 (31% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV), zinc (21% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chocolate candy?
100 g contains 79 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 2710328. 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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