Calories in Candy, marshmallow
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Candy, marshmallow contains 318 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pieza (8 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from protein and 0,5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in candy no contiene chocolate on FoodFactly, where the median is 394 kcal per 100 g across 22 foods.
100 g provides 11% 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 | 318 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,2 g | 0,3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,056 g | 0,3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 81,3 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0,1 g | 0,4% |
| Total sugars C | 57,6 g | |
| Protein C | 1,8 g | 4% |
| Vitamina A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamina K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,001 mg | 0,1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,001 mg | 0,1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,078 mg | 0,5% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,003 mg | 0,2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0,3% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0,1 mg | 0% |
| Calcio C | 3 mg | 0,2% |
| Iron C | 0,23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesio C | 2 mg | 0,5% |
| Fósforo C | 8 mg | 0,6% |
| Potasio C | 5 mg | 0,1% |
| Zinc C | 0,04 mg | 0,4% |
| Copper C | 0,097 mg | 11% |
| Selenio C | 1,7 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 97%
- Fat 0,5%
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
- Protein1,8 gabove the median for candy no contiene chocolate (median 0,075 g)
- Fiber0,1 gabove the median for candy no contiene chocolate (median 0 g)
- Sugars57,6 gbelow the median for candy no contiene chocolate (median 59 g)
- Fat0,2 gin the lowest quarter of candy no contiene chocolate (median 1,7 g)
- Saturated fat0,056 gbelow the median for candy no contiene chocolate (median 0,67 g)
- Sodium80 mgabove the median for candy no contiene chocolate (median 40,5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0,57 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,08 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,047 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 |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0,045 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0,04 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0,015 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0,076 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,001 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,004 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)
| Betacaroteno C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 16,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 1 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido C | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido 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, arrugas | 473 | 0 g | 84,7 g | 15,3 g |
| Candy, no chocolate, otros, NFS | 394 | 0,05 g | 95,7 g | 1,1 g |
| Candy, licorice | 396 | 0 g | 98,9 g | 0 g |
| Candy, caramelo | 384 | 3,1 g | 82,4 g | 5,7 g |
| Candy, turrón con nueces | 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, duro | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0,2 g |
| Candy, lollipop | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0,2 g |
| Candy, algodón | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caramelos, malvaviscos | 318 | 1,8 g | 81,3 g | 0,2 g |
| Snacks, piel de fruta, pedazos | 359 | 1 g | 82,8 g | 2,7 g |
| Jarabe de frutas | 341 | 0 g | 85,1 g | 0 g |
| Jarabe de arándanos | 341 | 0 g | 85,1 g | 0 g |
| Caramelos, caramelos, rollo de sabor de chocolate | 387 | 1,6 g | 87,7 g | 3,3 g |
| Caramelos, TOOTSIE ROLL, rollo de sabor de chocolate | 387 | 1,6 g | 87,7 g | 3,3 g |
| Caramelos, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS | 347 | 2,3 g | 79,4 g | 2,6 g |
| Syrup, maple, Canadian | 270 | 0 g | 67,4 g | 0 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 318 kcal. 1 pieza (8 g): about 25 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (1 g): about 3 kcal. 1 taza (40 g): about 127 kcal.
How much protein is in candy?
Candy contains 1,8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,14 g in 1 pieza (8 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy no contiene chocolate, that is above the median (median 0,075 g).
How many carbs are in candy?
Candy has 81,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,1 g of fiber and 57,6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candy?
Candy contains 0,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,056 g is saturated (0,3% 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 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candy?
100 g contains 80 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 31 de octubre de 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 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 2710353. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31 de octubre de 2024. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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