Calories in Candy, NFS
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Candy, NFS contains 429 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 pieza (5 g) provides about 21 kcal.
Roughly 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for candy no contiene chocolate on FoodFactly (394 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 15% 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 | 429 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8,3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 5,4 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol C | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 86,6 g | 31% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0,9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 61,3 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamina A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E C | 0,16 mg | 1% |
| Vitamina K C | 1,6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,031 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0,1 mg | 0,6% |
| Vitamina B6 C | 0,011 mg | 0,6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0,8% |
| Vitamina B12 C | 0,19 µg | 8% |
| Choline C | 11,5 mg | 2% |
| Calcio C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 0,78 mg | 4% |
| Magnesio C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Fósforo C | 54 mg | 4% |
| Potasio C | 96 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0,58 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0,14 mg | 15% |
| Selenio C | 1,6 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 81%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein2 gin the top quarter of candy no contiene chocolate (median 0,075 g)
- Fiber0,9 gin the top quarter of candy no contiene chocolate (median 0 g)
- Sugars61,3 gabove the median for candy no contiene chocolate (median 59 g)
- Fat8,3 gin the top quarter of candy no contiene chocolate (median 1,7 g)
- Saturated fat5,4 gin the top quarter of candy no contiene chocolate (median 0,67 g)
- Sodium43 mgabove the median for candy no contiene chocolate (median 40,5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0,45 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2,5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 1,8 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,34 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 | 0,3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,09 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,028 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,058 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,085 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,39 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,41 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2,2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2,1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1,5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,1 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 | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 15 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Agua C | 2,5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 5 mg |
| Theobromine C | 51 mg |
| Ácido fólico C | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida C | 3 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, 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, marshmallow | 318 | 1,8 g | 81,3 g | 0,2 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, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Frutas tropicales | 409 | 0,41 g | 82,8 g | 8,3 g |
| Caramelos, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Frutas originales | 408 | 0,41 g | 82,6 g | 8,2 g |
| Caramelos, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Frutas y Crema | 408 | 0,41 g | 82,4 g | 8,4 g |
| Caramelos, YORK Peppermint Pattie | 384 | 2,2 g | 81 g | 7,2 g |
| Caramelos, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Mandíbula de frutas | 400 | 0,39 g | 79,7 g | 7,8 g |
| Caramelos, caramelos | 382 | 4,6 g | 77 g | 8,1 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 |
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 429 kcal. 1 pieza (5 g): about 21 kcal. 1 palo (15 g): about 64 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (15 g): about 64 kcal.
How much protein is in candy?
Candy contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,098 g in 1 pieza (5 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy no contiene chocolate, that is among the highest quarter (median 0,075 g).
How many carbs are in candy?
Candy has 86,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,9 g of fiber and 61,3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candy?
Candy contains 8,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5,4 g is saturated (27% 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 (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candy?
100 g contains 43 mg of sodium, 2% 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 2710325. 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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