Calories in Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe contains 560 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (12 g) provides about 67 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 46% from carbohydrates and 0.8% 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 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 560 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 32.8 g | 42% |
| Saturated fat C | 20.6 g | 103% |
| Trans fat C | 0.67 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 104 mg | 35% |
| Sodium C | 135 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 64.7 g | 24% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 63.5 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 319 µg | 35% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.94 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.008 mg | 0.7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.068 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.029 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.13 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.009 mg | 0.5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.11 µg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Magnesium C | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus C | 32 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 51 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.003 mg | 0.3% |
| Manganese C | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium C | 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 0.8%
- Carbohydrates 46%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein1.1 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars63.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat32.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat20.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium135 mgabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.19 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.55 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C | 0.065 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.92 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.72 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.92 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.98 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 8.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 4 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 8.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.12 g |
| TFA 18:1 t C | 0.61 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i C | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs C | 0.055 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c C | 0.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c C | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.45 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.61 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.061 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 64 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 314 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water C | 0.55 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.66 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,342 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1,152 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White chocolate candy | 539 | 5.9 g | 59.2 g | 32.1 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, candy shell | 492 | 4.3 g | 71.2 g | 21.1 g |
| Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 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 |
| Chocolate candy, other, NFS | 535 | 7.7 g | 59.4 g | 29.7 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 560 kcal. 1 piece (12 g): about 67 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.13 g in 1 piece (12 g). About 0.8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in candies?
Candies has 64.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 63.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 32.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20.6 g is saturated (103% 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 A (35% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 135 mg of sodium, 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 169671. 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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