Calories in Candies, chocolate covered, low sugar or low calorie
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, chocolate covered, low sugar or low calorie contains 590 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (36 g) provides about 212 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 foods.
100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for copper, 39% of the Daily Value for manganese and 37% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 590 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 43.3 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat C | 21.7 g | 109% |
| Trans fat C | 0.12 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 111 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 37.7 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Total sugars C | 14.6 g | |
| Protein C | 12.4 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A C | 55 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.5 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.48 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.85 µg | 35% |
| Choline C | 50.1 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 285 mg | 22% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 129 mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus ? | 332 mg | 27% |
| Potassium ? | 606 mg | 13% |
| Zinc ? | 2.5 mg | 22% |
| Copper ? | 0.85 mg | 94% |
| Manganese C | 0.89 mg | 39% |
| Selenium I | 4.9 µg | 9% |
| Fluoride C | 12.9 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- Fat 66%
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
- Protein12.4 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber3.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars14.6 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat43.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat21.7 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium111 mgabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.3 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch C | 0.44 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (31)
| 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 | 4.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.66 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.69 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 5.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 5.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 10.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.069 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 13 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 6 µg |
| Retinol C | 54 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 3 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 9 mg |
| Ash C | 2.7 g |
| Theobromine C | 150 mg |
| Energy C | 2,467 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 204 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate candy, sugar free | 590 | 12.4 g | 37.7 g | 43.3 g |
| Pastry, puff | 558 | 7.4 g | 45.7 g | 38.5 g |
| Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao | 598 | 7.8 g | 45.9 g | 42.6 g |
| Waffle, chocolate, fast food / restaurant | 480 | 8.6 g | 46.1 g | 28.9 g |
| Baklava | 440 | 6.6 g | 37.6 g | 29.3 g |
| Pie, peanut butter cream | 421 | 5.9 g | 33.1 g | 30.1 g |
| Almonds, chocolate covered candy | 560 | 13 g | 44 g | 38.8 g |
| Peanuts, chocolate covered candy | 556 | 14.3 g | 44.1 g | 37.7 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 590 kcal. 1 serving (36 g): about 212 kcal.
Is candies high in protein?
Candies contains 12.4 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.5 g in 1 serving (36 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is among the highest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 37.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.5 g of fiber and 14.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 43.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.7 g is saturated (109% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (94% DV), manganese (39% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV), Vitamin B12 (35% DV) and magnesium (31% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 111 mg of sodium, 5% 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 169881. 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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