Big Y · Candy
Vanilla Caramels Candy
A 5 pieces (36g) serving of Vanilla Caramels Candy by Big Y has 140 calories, 21g of sugars and 105mg of sodium, as submitted by Big Y Foods, Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2551857, record updated Apr 18, 2023).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2551857, available May 25, 2023; 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 Big Y Foods, Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 36g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 018894218203
- Category
- Candy
- Records
- 1 under this UPC
How it compares with other candy
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 51% of the 19,635 candy products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 92% of them.
Where the calories come from: 84% carbohydrate, 13% fat and 3% 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 | 58.3 g | 57.9 g | 51% |
| Sodium | 292 mg | 50 mg | 92% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 2 g | 56% |
| Calories | 389 | 375 | 60% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,635 products, one per barcode.
Other candy in this aisle
7,664 of the 19,635 candy products are named candy. Per 100 g their median is 367 calories, 33 mg of sodium and 0 g of protein; 7,284 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Black Licorice Flavored Scottie Dogs Candy JELLY BELLY | 233 mg | 300 |
| Milk Candy with Nuts DULCES LA SILLA | 233 mg | 378 |
| Lucky with Pecans, Walnuts & Almonds Candy Bar, Lucky with Pecans AMY'S | 233 mg | 465 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "candy", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MILK, BUTTERMILK, WHEY, SALT, BICARBONATE OF SODA, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER)
The statement lists 11 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Corn Syrup, Sugar, Milk. 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 Apr 18, 2023), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Big Y Foods, Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2551857).
More Big Y candy
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterscotch Discs Flavored Candy | 389 | 72.22 g | 278 mg |
| Jelly Eggs Candy | 388 | 92.5 g | 0 mg |
| Big Y, Large Conversation Hearts Candy | 400 | 95 g | 0 mg |
| Tiny Jelly Eggs | 400 | 92.5 g | 0 mg |
| Spiced Jelly Eggs Candy Favorites | 400 | 70 g | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Big Y Vanilla Caramels Candy?
140 per 5 pieces (36g) serving, and 389 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Big Y Vanilla Caramels Candy?
105mg per serving (5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Big Y Foods, Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Apr 18, 2023. 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