Calories in Candies, sugar-coated almonds
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, sugar-coated almonds contains 465 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (3.5 g) provides about 16 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from fat 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 82% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E, 65% of the Daily Value for copper and 49% of the Daily Value for manganese.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 465 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 13 mg | 0.6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 68.3 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber L | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars L | 62.5 g | |
| Protein L | 10 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 12.4 mg | 82% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline M | 26 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron ? | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 137 mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus ? | 166 mg | 13% |
| Potassium ? | 255 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.59 mg | 65% |
| Manganese C | 1.1 mg | 49% |
| Selenium C | 1.7 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 58%
- Fat 34%
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 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars62.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat17.9 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium13 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water2.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (23)
| 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 | 3.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 1 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 ? | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,945 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 3 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 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 | 492 | 4.3 g | 71.2 g | 21.1 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled | 474 | 6.4 g | 66.4 g | 21 g |
| Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | 502 | 4.8 g | 68.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled | 446 | 3.3 g | 74.5 g | 15 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled with nuts | 484 | 7.4 g | 63.6 g | 23.1 g |
| Frostings, cream cheese-flavor, ready-to-eat | 415 | 0.1 g | 67.3 g | 17.3 g |
| Baking chocolate, mexican, squares | 426 | 3.6 g | 77.4 g | 15.6 g |
| Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat | 418 | 0 g | 67.9 g | 16.2 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 465 kcal. 1 piece (3.5 g): about 16 kcal.
Is candies high in protein?
Candies contains 10 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.35 g in 1 piece (3.5 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 68.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 62.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 17.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin E (82% DV), copper (65% DV), manganese (49% DV), magnesium (33% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 13 mg of sodium, 0.6% 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 170656. 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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