Calories in Candies, hard, dietetic or low calorie (sorbitol)
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, hard, dietetic or low calorie (sorbitol) contains 394 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (3 g) provides about 12 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (365 kcal per 100 g).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 394 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 98.6 g | 36% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamin A I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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
- Carbohydrates 100%
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
- Protein0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 0 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,650 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy, non chocolate, sugar free | 394 | 0 g | 98.6 g | 0 g |
| Chewing gum, sugarless | 268 | 0 g | 94.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Chewing gum, sugar free | 268 | 0 g | 94.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Syrups, table blends, corn, refiner, and sugar | 319 | 0 g | 83.9 g | 0 g |
| Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown | 347 | 2.1 g | 84.8 g | 0 g |
| Desserts, rennin, vanilla, dry mix Dried or dry | 383 | 0 g | 99 g | 0 g |
| Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant Dried or dry | 378 | 0 g | 95.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, with no added salt Dried or dry | 369 | 0.1 g | 94.3 g | 0.1 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 394 kcal. 1 piece (3 g): about 12 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 piece (3 g). About 0% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 98.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% 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 169880. 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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