Calories in Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar contains 556 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 bar (17 g) provides about 95 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 44% 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 12% of the Daily Value for iron and 11% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 556 kcal | |
| Total fat I | 32.4 g | 42% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol I | 5 mg | 2% |
| Sodium I | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 60.5 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber I | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Total sugars I | 47.6 g | |
| Protein I | 5.5 g | 11% |
| Vitamin C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium I | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron I | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium I | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus I | 51 mg | 4% |
| Potassium I | 502 mg | 11% |
| Zinc I | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
| Copper I | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Manganese I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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 44%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein5.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber6.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars47.6 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat32.4 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 5.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.44 g |
Other components (5)
| Water I | 0.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Ash I | 0.67 g |
| Energy C | 2,325 kJ |
| Folate, food I | 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, 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 |
| 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, 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 |
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 556 kcal. 1 bar (17 g): about 95 kcal. 1 bar 1.45 oz (41 g): about 228 kcal. 3 blocks (42 g): about 234 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 5.5 g of protein per 100 g (11% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.94 g in 1 bar (17 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 60.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.5 g of fiber and 47.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 32.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (12% DV) and potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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 169592. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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