Palmer · Candy
Palmer, Caramel Cups
A 4 pieces (46g) serving of Palmer, Caramel Cups has 220 calories, 24g of sugars and 55mg of sodium, as submitted by R.M. Palmer Co. to USDA (FoodData Central 2050297, record updated Jul 14, 2017).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2050297, available Oct 28, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that R.M. Palmer Co. submitted to USDA, for the declared 46g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 041269407711
- Category
- Candy
- Records
- 4 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other candy
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 34% of the 19,635 candy products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 75% of them.
Where the calories come from: 51% carbohydrate, 47% fat and 2% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among candy: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 52.2 g | 57.9 g | 34% |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 50 mg | 75% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 2 g | 50% |
| Calories | 478 | 375 | 85% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,635 products, one per barcode.
Other caramel in this aisle
1,220 of the 19,635 candy products are named caramel. Per 100 g their median is 438 calories, 188 mg of sodium and 3.3 g of protein; 308 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Gin Gins, Ginger Caramel Candy GIN GINS | 94 mg | 375 |
| Salted Caramel CANDY BASKET | 94 mg | 375 |
| Vosges, Caramel Marshmallows, Black Salt Coconut Nib VOSGES | 93 mg | 395 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "caramel", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (PALM KERNEL AND/OR PALM), CORN SYRUP, MILK, INVERT SUGAR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SKIM MILK, WHEY, BUTTER, LACTOSE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE AND SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIERS), ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.
The statement lists 15 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (palm Kernel And/or Palm), Corn Syrup. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jul 14, 2017), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement R.M. Palmer Co. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2050297).
More Palmer candy
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer, Hearts Candy, Creamy Caramel | 474 | 52.63 g | 118 mg |
| Caramel Balls, Chocolate | 472 | 52.78 g | 69 mg |
| Soft Caramel Cups | 471 | 52.94 g | 74 mg |
| Soft Caramel in a Rich Chocolaty Shell | 469 | 53.12 g | 62 mg |
| Frosted Snowflake Pretzels | 467 | 43.33 g | 433 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Palmer, Caramel Cups?
220 per 4 pieces (46g) serving, and 478 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Palmer, Caramel Cups?
55mg per serving (2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record R.M. Palmer Co. submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 14, 2017. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov