Calories in Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups contains 515 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 miniature (7 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 41% 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 28% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 27% of the Daily Value for copper and 15% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 30.5 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat I | 10.7 g | 54% |
| Trans fat I | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 6 mg | 2% |
| Sodium I | 357 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 55.4 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber I | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars I | 47.2 g | |
| Protein I | 10.2 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C I | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 4.5 mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.62 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.26 µg | 11% |
| Choline C | 35.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium I | 78 mg | 6% |
| Iron I | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium I | 62 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus I | 161 mg | 13% |
| Potassium I | 343 mg | 7% |
| Zinc I | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper I | 0.24 mg | 27% |
| Manganese I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 1.4 µg | 3% |
% 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 41%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein10.2 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars47.2 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat30.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat10.7 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium357 mgin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 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 I | 13.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 5.5 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 | 5.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.058 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.38 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.096 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 12.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.023 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.077 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.038 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water I | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 7 mg |
| Ash I | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine C | 72 mg |
| Energy I | 2,153 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 56 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 50 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 with cereal | 511 | 7.6 g | 59.7 g | 29.4 g |
| 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, coconut filled | 500 | 5.4 g | 56.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFS | 545 | 11 g | 51.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Chocolate candy with nuts | 545 | 11 g | 51.8 g | 33.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, candy shell with nuts | 506 | 11 g | 60.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Chocolate candy, peanut butter filled | 487 | 7.8 g | 64.1 g | 24.7 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 515 kcal. 1 miniature (7 g): about 36 kcal. 1 package 0.6 oz 1 cup (17 g): about 88 kcal. 1 package 1.6 oz 2 cups (45 g): about 232 kcal.
Is candies high in protein?
Candies contains 10.2 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.72 g in 1 miniature (7 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 55.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 47.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 30.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.7 g is saturated (54% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (28% DV), copper (27% DV), magnesium (15% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV) and phosphorus (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 357 mg of sodium, 16% 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 168763. 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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