Calories in Candies, milk chocolate
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, milk chocolate contains 535 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup chips (168 g) provides about 899 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from carbohydrates and 6% 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 55% of the Daily Value for copper, 31% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 23% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 535 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 29.7 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat C | 18.5 g | 93% |
| Cholesterol M | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium M | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 59.4 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars M | 51.5 g | |
| Protein M | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 59 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 5.7 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.47 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.036 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.75 µg | 31% |
| Choline M | 46.1 mg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 189 mg | 15% |
| Iron M | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 63 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus M | 208 mg | 17% |
| Potassium M | 372 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper M | 0.49 mg | 55% |
| Manganese M | 0.47 mg | 20% |
| Selenium M | 4.5 µg | 8% |
| Fluoride M | 5 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein7.7 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber3.4 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars51.5 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat29.7 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat18.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (35)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.099 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 8.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 7.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.071 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c C | 6.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 6 µg |
| Retinol C | 59 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.92 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 16 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 6 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 37 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine M | 20 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine M | 205 mg |
| Energy C | 2,239 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 195 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Betaine M | 2.6 mg |
| 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, 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 candy with cereal | 511 | 7.6 g | 59.7 g | 29.4 g |
| Chocolate hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, candy shell with nuts | 506 | 11 g | 60.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Cookie, sugar wafer, chocolate-covered | 526 | 3.5 g | 66 g | 27.6 g |
| Chocolate chips | 480 | 4.2 g | 63.9 g | 30 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 535 kcal. 1 cup chips (168 g): about 899 kcal. 1 bar, miniature (7 g): about 37 kcal. 1 bar, 1.55 oz (44 g): about 235 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.9 g in 1 cup chips (168 g). About 6% 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 59.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 51.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 29.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.5 g is saturated (93% 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 (55% DV), Vitamin B12 (31% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV), zinc (21% DV) and manganese (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 79 mg of sodium, 3% 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 167587. 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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