Calories in Chocolate candy, candy shell
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Chocolate candy, candy shell contains 492 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (2 g) provides about 10 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 4% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for candy containing chocolate on FoodFactly (510 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 38% of the Daily Value for copper, 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 492 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 21.1 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 13.1 g | 66% |
| Cholesterol C | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium C | 61 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 71.2 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 63.7 g | |
| Protein C | 4.3 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 56 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.079 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.53 µg | 22% |
| Choline C | 21.7 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 105 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 146 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 261 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.34 mg | 38% |
| Selenium C | 3.3 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein4.3 gin the lowest quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber2.8 gbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars63.7 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 51.1 g)
- Fat21.1 gin the lowest quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 29.4 g)
- Saturated fat13.1 gbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 15.9 g)
- Sodium61 mgbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 64 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.88 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.92 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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 | 0.86 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.46 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.17 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.095 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.2 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.61 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 5.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 5.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.057 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 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 |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 56 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 14 mg |
| Theobromine C | 143 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chocolate candy
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, cookie filled | 510 | 5.7 g | 64.7 g | 25.4 g |
| Chocolate candy, fudge | 396 | 1.7 g | 79.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled | 474 | 6.4 g | 66.4 g | 21 g |
| Chocolate candy, caramel filled with nuts | 484 | 7.4 g | 63.6 g | 23.1 g |
| Chocolate candy, coconut filled | 500 | 5.4 g | 56.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Chocolate candy, cream filled | 366 | 2.2 g | 80.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled | 446 | 3.3 g | 74.5 g | 15 g |
| Chocolate candy, nougat filled with nuts | 483 | 6.5 g | 63.2 g | 22.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, peanut butter filled | 487 | 7.8 g | 64.1 g | 24.7 g |
| Chocolate candy, sugar free | 590 | 12.4 g | 37.7 g | 43.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies | 492 | 4.3 g | 71.2 g | 21.1 g |
| Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | 502 | 4.8 g | 68.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's MINIs Milk Chocolate Candies | 502 | 4.8 g | 68.4 g | 23.4 g |
| Candies, fudge, chocolate, with nuts, prepared-from-recipe | 460 | 4.4 g | 68.2 g | 18.9 g |
| Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate | 474 | 5.1 g | 68 g | 20.9 g |
| Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, prepared-from-recipe | 453 | 2.3 g | 71.3 g | 17.5 g |
| Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter | 473 | 8.7 g | 67.4 g | 20.2 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, POP'ABLES MILKY WAY Brand Bite Size Candies | 463 | 3.3 g | 71.9 g | 18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chocolate candy?
100 g of chocolate candy has 492 kcal. 1 piece (2 g): about 10 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (10 g): about 49 kcal. 1 fun/snack size (15 g): about 74 kcal.
How much protein is in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy contains 4.3 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.087 g in 1 piece (2 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy containing chocolate, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy has 71.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 63.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chocolate candy?
Chocolate candy contains 21.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.1 g is saturated (66% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chocolate candy contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (38% DV), Vitamin B12 (22% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV), zinc (15% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chocolate candy?
100 g contains 61 mg of sodium, 3% 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 2710365. 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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