Calories in Candies, HERSHEY'S, ALMOND JOY BITES
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, HERSHEY'S, ALMOND JOY BITES contains 563 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 18 pieces (40 g) provides about 225 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from carbohydrates and 4% 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 20% of the Daily Value for copper, 12% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 10% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 563 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 34.5 g | 44% |
| Saturated fat I | 20.6 g | 103% |
| Cholesterol I | 11 mg | 4% |
| Sodium I | 39 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 57.5 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber I | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Total sugars I | 51.7 g | |
| Protein I | 5.6 g | 11% |
| Vitamin C I | 1 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.25 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) I | 8 µg | 2% |
| Calcium I | 109 mg | 8% |
| Iron I | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium I | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus I | 129 mg | 10% |
| Potassium I | 306 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 0.79 mg | 7% |
| Copper I | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 55%
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
- Protein5.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber4.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars51.7 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat34.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat20.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium39 mgbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.99 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 8.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 1.5 g |
Other components (5)
| Water I | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Ash I | 1.1 g |
| Energy C | 2,356 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 117 IU |
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, other, NFS | 535 | 7.7 g | 59.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate candy | 535 | 7.7 g | 59.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate candy with cereal | 511 | 7.6 g | 59.7 g | 29.4 g |
| Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids | 546 | 4.9 g | 61.2 g | 31.3 g |
| Dark chocolate candy, other, NFS | 550 | 5.1 g | 60 g | 32.2 g |
| Dark chocolate candy | 550 | 5.1 g | 60 g | 32.2 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 563 kcal. 18 pieces (40 g): about 225 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 5.6 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 18 pieces (40 g). About 4% 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 57.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.3 g of fiber and 51.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 34.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20.6 g is saturated (103% 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 (20% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (12% DV) and phosphorus (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 39 mg of sodium, 2% 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 169627. 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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