Calories in Candies, caramels
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, caramels contains 382 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (10.1 g) provides about 39 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from fat and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 20% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 12% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 382 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol ? | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium ? | 245 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 77 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 65.5 g | |
| Protein ? | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.4 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.46 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.15 mg | 0.9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.62 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.056 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.3 µg | 13% |
| Choline M | 8 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 138 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Magnesium ? | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 114 mg | 9% |
| Potassium ? | 214 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.44 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.018 mg | 2% |
| Manganese ? | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 1.8 µg | 3% |
| Fluoride M | 27 µg |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 18%
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
- Protein4.6 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars65.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat8.1 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium245 mgin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water8.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.06 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.19 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.26 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.42 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.34 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.11 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.039 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.21 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.21 g |
| Valine ? | 0.29 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.16 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.12 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.32 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.89 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.091 g |
| Proline ? | 0.41 g |
| Serine ? | 0.23 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 | 3.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.047 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.095 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 (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 8.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,598 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 42 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Candies
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter | 473 | 8.7 g | 67.4 g | 20.2 g |
| Candies, ALMOND JOY Candy Bar | 479 | 4.1 g | 59.5 g | 26.9 g |
| Candies, TWIZZLERS CHERRY BITES | 338 | 3 g | 79.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews | 388 | 2 g | 80.9 g | 7.5 g |
| Candies, NESTLE, BUTTERFINGER Bar | 459 | 5.4 g | 72.9 g | 18.9 g |
| Candies, caramels, chocolate-flavor roll | 387 | 1.6 g | 87.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Candies, confectioner's coating, yogurt | 522 | 5.9 g | 63.9 g | 27 g |
| Candies, confectioner's coating, peanut butter | 529 | 18.3 g | 46.9 g | 29.8 g |
| Candies, white chocolate | 539 | 5.9 g | 59.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe | 387 | 3.8 g | 77.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Candies, fudge, vanilla, prepared-from-recipe | 383 | 1.1 g | 82.2 g | 5.5 g |
| Candies, fudge, vanilla with nuts | 435 | 3 g | 74.6 g | 13.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostings, glaze, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe, with butter, NFSMI Recipe No. C-32 | 359 | 1.4 g | 72.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Lemon pie filling | 354 | 4.7 g | 68.9 g | 6.9 g |
| Candy, caramel | 384 | 3.1 g | 82.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Candy, NFS | 429 | 2 g | 86.6 g | 8.3 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 |
| Agave liquid sweetener | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
| Sweetener, syrup, agave | 310 | 0.09 g | 76.4 g | 0.45 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in candies?
100 g of candies has 382 kcal. 1 piece (10.1 g): about 39 kcal. 1 package, 2.5 oz (71 g): about 271 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.46 g in 1 piece (10.1 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is above the median (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 77 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 65.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV), Vitamin B12 (13% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (12% DV) and calcium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 245 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 167974. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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