USDA Standard Reference · Sweets
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169579, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 577
- Calorieshigh density
- 12.8g
- Proteinhigh · 26% DV
- 44.9g
- Carbsgood source · 16% DV
- 38.5g
- Fathigh · 49% DV
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar contains 577 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 12.8g of protein, 38.5g of fat, and 44.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 58% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar is sugar-heavy, with 38.5g of sugar per 100g.
- 12.8g
- protein per 100g
- Top 42%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 577
- calories per 100g
- 3.8g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar contains 577 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 12.8g of protein, 38.5g of fat, and 44.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 3.8g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar is catalogued there as FDC ID 169579, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Sweets" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar reads as low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Sweets group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar is a fat-rich food; consider portion sizes if monitoring caloric intake.
At 14% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Tree Nuts
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
577 kcal = 29% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar compares to Sweets
Per 100 g, against the average across all sweets foods in USDA FoodData Central.
95% Higher in protein than 95% of sweets on record, a standout in its group.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Sweets group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar ranks on protein
Its 12.8g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
13 Top 42% higher than 58% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar sits among Sweets
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 306 Sweets foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar: 95th protein percentile, 98th calorie percentile among Sweets foods
Read the chart as text
- Snacks, fruit leather, pieces: Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 45
- Candies, white chocolate: Protein percentile 75, Calorie percentile 92
- Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy: Protein percentile 33, Calorie percentile 43
- Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, regular, dry mix: Protein percentile 91, Calorie percentile 47
- Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant: Protein percentile 30, Calorie percentile 48
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar: Protein percentile 85, Calorie percentile 70
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies: Protein percentile 82, Calorie percentile 87
- Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar: Protein percentile 64, Calorie percentile 79
- Egg custards, dry mix: Protein percentile 80, Calorie percentile 61
- Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 35, Calorie percentile 13
- Puddings, tapioca, ready-to-eat, fat free: Protein percentile 23, Calorie percentile 5
- Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared: Protein percentile 0, Calorie percentile 2
- Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, instant: Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 62
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Sours Original: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 58
- Sweeteners, tabletop, saccharin (sodium saccharin): Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 46
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Fruit Chews, Original fruits: Protein percentile 12, Calorie percentile 59
- Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular: Protein percentile 34, Calorie percentile 46
- Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, regular, prepared with 2% milk: Protein percentile 42, Calorie percentile 8
- Candies, HERSHEY, REESESTICKS crispy wafers, peanut butter, milk chocolate: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 86
- Jellies: Protein percentile 5, Calorie percentile 37
- Syrups, malt: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 39
- Gelatin desserts, dry mix, with added ascorbic acid, sodium-citrate and salt: Protein percentile 84, Calorie percentile 52
- Ice creams, BREYERS, No Sugar Added, Butter Pecan: Protein percentile 55, Calorie percentile 27
- Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%): Protein percentile 71, Calorie percentile 95
- Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar: Protein percentile 95, Calorie percentile 98
Read the chart
Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar ranks at the 95th percentile for protein and the 98th percentile for calories among Sweets foods (n=306).
- Snacks, fruit leather, pieces: 17th protein percentile, 45th calorie percentile
- Candies, white chocolate: 75th protein percentile, 92nd calorie percentile
- Candies, TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists Candy: 33rd protein percentile, 43rd calorie percentile
- Puddings, chocolate flavor, low calorie, regular, dry mix: 91st protein percentile, 47th calorie percentile
- Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant: 30th protein percentile, 48th calorie percentile
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar: 85th protein percentile, 70th calorie percentile
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies: 82nd protein percentile, 87th calorie percentile
- Candies, MOUNDS Candy Bar: 64th protein percentile, 79th calorie percentile
- Egg custards, dry mix: 80th protein percentile, 61st calorie percentile
- Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant, prepared with whole milk: 35th protein percentile, 13th calorie percentile
- Puddings, tapioca, ready-to-eat, fat free: 23rd protein percentile, 5th calorie percentile
- Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared: 0th protein percentile, 2nd calorie percentile
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 44.9 G | 16% |
| Energy | 577 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.8 G | 14% |
| Protein | 12.8 G | 26% |
| Total Sugars | 38.5 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 38.5 G | 49% |
| Ash | 2.6 G | |
| Energy | 2414.0 kJ | |
| Water | 1.3 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 192 MG | 15% |
| Iron, Fe | 2 MG | 10% |
| Sodium, Na | 64 MG | 3% |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 13 MG | 4% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.7 G | 83% |
Key takeaways
- Candies, HERSHEY'S POT OF GOLD Almond Bar delivers 12.8g of protein per 100g, more than 58% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 577 calories per 100g - about at or above the sweets average of 330. Compare sweets
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low sodium patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
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Similar Protein Content
Other foods in Sweets closest to 12.8g protein per 100g, useful for protein-matched substitutions.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 169579) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.