Calories in Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy contains 497 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 package, 1.6 oz (46 g) provides about 229 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 44% from fat and 10% 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 48% of the Daily Value for manganese, 46% of the Daily Value for copper and 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 497 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 24.8 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat I | 16.4 g | 82% |
| Trans fat I | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium I | 194 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates I | 59.9 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber I | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars I | 53.3 g | |
| Protein I | 12.5 g | 25% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.99 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.9 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 6.1 mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 55 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.11 µg | 5% |
| Choline I | 28.7 mg | 5% |
| Calcium I | 69 mg | 5% |
| Iron I | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium I | 88 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus I | 207 mg | 17% |
| Potassium I | 359 mg | 8% |
| Zinc I | 1.2 mg | 10% |
| Copper I | 0.41 mg | 46% |
| Manganese I | 1.1 mg | 48% |
| Selenium I | 0.8 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
- Protein 10%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein12.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars53.3 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat24.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat16.4 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium194 mgin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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 | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.039 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.64 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.72 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 9.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 3.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.75 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| 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 |
Other components (11)
| Water I | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy I | 2,080 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 55 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, candy shell with nuts | 506 | 11 g | 60.2 g | 25.4 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled with nuts | 484 | 7.4 g | 63.6 g | 23.1 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled with nuts | 483 | 6.5 g | 63.2 g | 22.7 g |
| 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, peanut butter filled | 487 | 7.8 g | 64.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled | 474 | 6.4 g | 66.4 g | 21 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 497 kcal. 1 package, 1.6 oz (46 g): about 229 kcal. 10 pieces (8 g): about 40 kcal. 1 package 1.63 oz (46 g): about 229 kcal.
Is candies high in protein?
Candies contains 12.5 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.7 g in 1 package, 1.6 oz (46 g). About 10% 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 59.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 53.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 24.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.4 g is saturated (82% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (48% DV), copper (46% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), magnesium (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 194 mg of sodium, 8% 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 168764. 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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