USDA Standard Reference · Sweets
Candies, semisweet chocolate
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 167976, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 480
- Calorieshigh density
- 4.2g
- Proteinmoderate · 8% DV
- 63.9g
- Carbshigh · 23% DV
- 30.0g
- Fathigh · 38% DV
Candies, semisweet chocolate contains 480 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 4.2g of protein, 30.0g of fat, and 63.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 33% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Candies, semisweet chocolate is sugar-heavy, with 54.5g of sugar per 100g.
- 4.2g
- protein per 100g
- Top 67%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 480
- calories per 100g
- 5.9g
- 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, semisweet chocolate contains 480 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 4.2g of protein, 30.0g of fat, and 63.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 5.9g. 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, semisweet chocolate is catalogued there as FDC ID 167976, 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, semisweet chocolate reads as good fiber source, 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, semisweet chocolate is a carbohydrate-dense food that can serve as a quick energy source.
At 21% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
480 kcal = 24% 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, semisweet chocolate compares to Sweets
Per 100 g, against the average across all sweets foods in USDA FoodData Central.
58% Higher in protein than 58% of sweets on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Sweets group. Compare against a specific food →
Where Candies, semisweet chocolate ranks on protein
Its 4.2g 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, semisweet chocolate vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
4 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where Candies, semisweet chocolate 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, semisweet chocolate: 58th protein percentile, 75th calorie percentile among Sweets foods
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- 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, HERSHEY'S GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES: Protein percentile 93, Calorie percentile 97
- Candies, marshmallows: Protein percentile 26, Calorie percentile 39
- Frozen novelties, juice type, orange: Protein percentile 13, Calorie percentile 6
- Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar: Protein percentile 92, Calorie percentile 91
- Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 55, Calorie percentile 17
- Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk: Protein percentile 36, Calorie percentile 9
- Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free: Protein percentile 27, Calorie percentile 5
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies: Protein percentile 59, Calorie percentile 74
- Puddings, coconut cream, dry mix, instant, prepared with whole milk: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 15
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Original Bite Size Candies: Protein percentile 6, Calorie percentile 59
- Candies, milk chocolate coated raisins: Protein percentile 57, Calorie percentile 55
- 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, semisweet chocolate: Protein percentile 58, Calorie percentile 75
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Candies, semisweet chocolate ranks at the 58th percentile for protein and the 75th 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, HERSHEY'S GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES: 93rd protein percentile, 97th calorie percentile
- Candies, marshmallows: 26th protein percentile, 39th calorie percentile
- Frozen novelties, juice type, orange: 13th protein percentile, 6th calorie percentile
- Candies, MR. GOODBAR Chocolate Bar: 92nd protein percentile, 91st calorie percentile
- Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk: 55th protein percentile, 17th calorie percentile
- Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant, prepared with 2% milk: 36th protein percentile, 9th calorie percentile
- Puddings, chocolate, ready-to-eat, fat free: 27th protein percentile, 5th calorie percentile
- Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies: 59th protein percentile, 74th 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 | 63.9 G | 23% |
| Energy | 480 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.9 G | 21% |
| Protein | 4.2 G | 8% |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 30.0 G | 38% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Ash | 1.2 G | |
| Caffeine | 62 MG | |
| Energy | 2008.0 kJ | |
| Theobromine | 486 MG | |
| Water | 0.70 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 22 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 13.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 13.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 13.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 0 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.6 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 32 MG | 2% |
| Iron, Fe | 3 MG | 17% |
| Potassium, K | 365 MG | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 11 MG | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 IU | 0% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 1 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 115 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 132 MG | |
| Retinol | 0.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 4.2 UG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0 MG | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.8 G | 89% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.0 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.97 G | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.06 G | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.9 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.90 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.07 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.02 G | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.3 G | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.05 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 10.0 G | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.27 G | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.02 G | |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Amino Acids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.20 G | |
| Arginine | 0.24 G | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.42 G | |
| Cystine | 0.05 G | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.64 G | |
| Glycine | 0.19 G | |
| Histidine | 0.07 G | |
| Isoleucine | 0.16 G | |
| Leucine | 0.26 G | |
| Lysine | 0.21 G | |
| Methionine | 0.04 G | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.20 G | |
| Proline | 0.18 G | |
| Serine | 0.18 G | |
| Threonine | 0.17 G | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06 G | |
| Tyrosine | 0.16 G | |
| Valine | 0.25 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 18.0 UG | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 G |
Key takeaways
- Candies, semisweet chocolate delivers 4.2g of protein per 100g, more than 33% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 480 calories per 100g - about at or above the sweets average of 330. Compare sweets
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source, 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 4.2g protein per 100g, useful for protein-matched substitutions.
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Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Caramels, milk chocolate covered
Frozen novelties, ice cream type, sundae, prepackaged
Milk dessert, frozen, milk-fat free, chocolate
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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 167976) — 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.