Calories in Candy, nougat with nuts
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Candy, nougat with nuts contains 444 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (10 g) provides about 44 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in candy not containing chocolate on FoodFactly, where the median is 394 kcal per 100 g across 22 foods.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for copper, 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 444 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.3 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 72.6 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars C | 42.6 g | |
| Protein C | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.048 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.02 µg | 0.8% |
| Choline C | 20.4 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 63 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 61 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus C | 126 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 415 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Selenium C | 3.8 µg | 7% |
% 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 65%
- Fat 27%
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
- Protein8.4 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0.075 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 0 g)
- Sugars42.6 gin the lowest quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 59 g)
- Fat13.3 gin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat3.2 gabove the median for candy not containing chocolate (median 0.67 g)
- Sodium132 mgin the top quarter of candy not containing chocolate (median 40.5 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.3 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 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.53 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 6.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 4.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 28 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Candy
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy, NFS | 429 | 2 g | 86.6 g | 8.3 g |
| Candy, sprinkles | 473 | 0 g | 84.7 g | 15.3 g |
| Candy, non chocolate, other, NFS | 394 | 0.05 g | 95.7 g | 1.1 g |
| Candy, licorice | 396 | 0 g | 98.9 g | 0 g |
| Candy, marshmallow | 318 | 1.8 g | 81.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Candy, caramel | 384 | 3.1 g | 82.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Candy, peanut brittle | 486 | 7.6 g | 71.2 g | 19 g |
| Candy, mint | 394 | 0 g | 98.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Candy, gummy | 396 | 0 g | 98.9 g | 0 g |
| Candy, hard | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0.2 g |
| Candy, lollipop | 394 | 0 g | 98 g | 0.2 g |
| Candy, cotton | 401 | 0 g | 99.6 g | 0.32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie, chocolate or fudge | 433 | 6.6 g | 72.7 g | 14.2 g |
| Cookie, chocolate wafer | 433 | 6.6 g | 72.7 g | 14.2 g |
| Cookie, chocolate sandwich, reduced fat | 436 | 2.9 g | 76.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Cookie, graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow | 465 | 6.4 g | 69 g | 18.6 g |
| Cookie, vanilla wafer, reduced fat | 441 | 5 g | 73.6 g | 15.2 g |
| Cookie, chocolate sandwich | 464 | 5.2 g | 71 g | 19.1 g |
| Cookie, chocolate and vanilla sandwich | 464 | 5.2 g | 71 g | 19.1 g |
| Cookie, marshmallow, chocolate-covered | 421 | 4 g | 67.7 g | 16.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in candy?
100 g of candy has 444 kcal. 1 piece (10 g): about 44 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (15 g): about 67 kcal. 1 fun/snack size (15 g): about 67 kcal.
How much protein is in candy?
Candy contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.84 g in 1 piece (10 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy not containing chocolate, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.075 g).
How many carbs are in candy?
Candy has 72.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 42.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in candy?
Candy contains 13.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.2 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does candy contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (26% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), Vitamin E (17% DV), magnesium (15% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in candy?
100 g contains 132 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710355. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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