Calories in Candies, truffles, prepared-from-recipe
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candies, truffles, prepared-from-recipe contains 510 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (12 g) provides about 61 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from carbohydrates and 5% 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 41% of the Daily Value for copper, 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 19% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 510 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 33.8 g | 43% |
| Saturated fat C | 18.5 g | 92% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 68 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 44.9 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Total sugars C | 38.3 g | |
| Protein C | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 144 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K C | 6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.032 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.49 µg | 20% |
| Calcium C | 157 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 48 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 171 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 297 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.37 mg | 41% |
| Manganese C | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 3.4 µg | 6% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 35%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein6.2 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber2.5 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars38.3 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.5 g)
- Fat33.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat18.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium68 mgbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water13.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| 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 | 0.062 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.78 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.69 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.32 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.48 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 6.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.31 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 |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.048 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t C | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c C | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c C | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 142 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water C | 13.5 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine C | 15 mg |
| Ash C | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine C | 152 mg |
| Energy C | 2,133 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 513 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
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 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 |
| Cake or cupcake, gluten free | 410 | 4.9 g | 37.9 g | 29.4 g |
| Cake, chocolate, flourless | 410 | 4.9 g | 37.9 g | 29.4 g |
| Cookie, chocolate chip, made from home recipe or purchased at a bakery | 505 | 5.8 g | 59.2 g | 29 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFS | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
| Chocolate candy, coconut filled | 500 | 5.4 g | 56.9 g | 27.8 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 510 kcal. 1 piece (12 g): about 61 kcal. 1 recipe yield, recipe makes 49 1 " x 1" pieces (612 g): about 3,121 kcal.
How much protein is in candies?
Candies contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.75 g in 1 piece (12 g). About 5% 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 44.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.5 g of fiber and 38.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candies?
Candies contains 33.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.5 g is saturated (92% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candies contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (41% DV), Vitamin B12 (20% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV), Vitamin A (16% DV) and manganese (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candies?
100 g contains 68 mg of sodium, 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 169580. 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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