Red Band · Candy
Peppermint Puffs
A 2 pieces (19g) serving of Peppermint Puffs by Red Band has 80 calories and 19g of sugars, as submitted by Helms Candy Co Inc to USDA (FoodData Central 1916467, record updated Jul 4, 2018).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1916467, available Jul 29, 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 Helms Candy Co Inc submitted to USDA, for the declared 19g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 077647254035
- Category
- Candy
- Records
- 3 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 98% of the 19,635 candy products in USDA's branded database.
Where the calories come from: 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 0% 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 | 100 g | 57.9 g | 98% |
| Protein | 0 g | 2 g | 0% |
| Calories | 421 | 375 | 77% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,635 products, one per barcode.
Other puffs in this aisle
101 of the 19,635 candy products are named puffs. Per 100 g their median is 375 calories, 0 mg of sodium and 0 g of protein.
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "puffs", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CREAM OF TARTAR, NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CERTIFIED COLOR, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1, GLYCERINE.
The statement lists 9 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Sugar, Invert Sugar, Cream of Tartar. 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 4, 2018), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Helms Candy Co Inc submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1916467).
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Red Band Peppermint Puffs?
80 per 2 pieces (19g) serving, and 421 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Red Band Peppermint Puffs?
n/a per serving.
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Helms Candy Co Inc submitted to USDA, last updated Jul 4, 2018. 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