Calories in Candies, confectioner's coating, butterscotch
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, confectioner's coating, butterscotch contains 539 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 153 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 49% from fat and 2% 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.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 539 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 29.1 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat M | 24.1 g | 121% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 89 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 67.1 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 67.1 g | |
| Protein M | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.68 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.5 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.049 mg | 0.3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.016 mg | 0.9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 1 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline M | 10.9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.08 mg | 0.4% |
| Magnesium C | 5 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 64 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.003 mg | 0.3% |
| Manganese C | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium C | 1.3 µg | 2% |
% 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 50%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein2.2 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars67.1 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat29.1 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat24.1 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium89 mgabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.41 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.75 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (20)
| 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) M | 0.97 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 1.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 13.8 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 4.7 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.7 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.03 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 0.75 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.9 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,254 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | 502 | 4.8 g | 68.4 g | 23.4 g |
| White chocolate candy | 539 | 5.9 g | 59.2 g | 32.1 g |
| Chocolate candy, candy shell | 492 | 4.3 g | 71.2 g | 21.1 g |
| Frostings, cream cheese-flavor, ready-to-eat | 415 | 0.1 g | 67.3 g | 17.3 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled | 474 | 6.4 g | 66.4 g | 21 g |
| Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat | 418 | 0 g | 67.9 g | 16.2 g |
| Icing, white | 418 | 0 g | 67.9 g | 16.2 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled | 446 | 3.3 g | 74.5 g | 15 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 539 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 153 kcal. 1 cup chips (170 g): about 916 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 2.2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.62 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 67.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 67.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 29.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 24.1 g is saturated (121% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 89 mg of sodium, 4% 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 167980. 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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