Food · Sweets
Candy nutrition facts
A typical portion of candy (1 bar 2 oz; 56 g, candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar) has 270 calories and 5g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 20 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 318 calories (marshmallow) to 538 (candies, M&M MARS 3 MUSKETEERS Truffle Crisp).
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.
USDA values per 100 g for Candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 8.8g
- more than 50% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 482
- more than 93% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 225mg
- more than 67% of reference foods
1 bar 2 oz weighs 56 g in USDA's record for Candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar (FDC 167985).
Where the calories come from: 50% carbohydrate, 43% fat and 7% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 167985), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of candy USDA describes
Candies, M&M MARS 3 MUSKETEERS… has the most calories per 100 g (538); the fewest: Marshmallow (318)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar | 482 | 8.8 g | 24 g | 225 mg |
| Candy, nougat with nuts | 444 | 8.4 g | 13.3 g | 132 mg |
| Candy, peanut brittle | 486 | 7.6 g | 19 g | 445 mg |
| Candies, M&M MARS 3 MUSKETEERS Truffle Crisp | 538 | 6.4 g | 28.9 g | 63 mg |
| Candy, caramel | 384 | 3.1 g | 5.7 g | 144 mg |
| Candy, NFS | 429 | 2 g | 8.3 g | 43 mg |
| Candy, marshmallow | 318 | 1.8 g | 0.2 g | 80 mg |
| Candy, taffy | 390 | 0.2 g | 4.1 g | 6 mg |
| Candy, fruit flavored pieces | 400 | 0.1 g | 2.3 g | 26 mg |
| Candy, fruit snacksSame values: Candy, fruit leather | 371 | 0.1 g | 3 g | 317 mg |
| Candy, non chocolate, other, NFS | 394 | 0.1 g | 1.1 g | 32 mg |
| Candy, sprinkles | 473 | 0 g | 15.3 g | 2 mg |
| Candy, licoriceSame values: Candy, gummy | 396 | 0 g | 0 g | 44 mg |
| Candy, mint | 394 | 0 g | 0.1 g | 19 mg |
| Candy, hardSame values: Candy, lollipop | 394 | 0 g | 0.2 g | 38 mg |
| Candy, cotton | 401 | 0 g | 0.3 g | 1 mg |
| Candy, non chocolate, sugar free | 394 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (80)
The portion is 1 bar 2 oz (56 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (13)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4.92 g | 8.78 g | 10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.4 g | 24.0 g | 17% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 35.1 g | 62.7 g | 13% |
| Ash | 1.07 g | 1.91 g | |
| Energy | 270 kcal | 482 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 1.29 g | 2.30 g | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | 47.2 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.74 g | 3.10 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 3.36 mg | 6.00 mg | 1% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.72 g | 6.65 g | 19% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.94 g | 10.6 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.90 g | 3.39 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 40.9 mg | 73.0 mg | 3% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.67 mg | 1.20 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34.7 mg | 62.0 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 79.0 mg | 141 mg | 6% |
| Potassium, K | 194 mg | 347 mg | 4% |
| Sodium, Na | 126 mg | 225 mg | 5% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.63 mg | 1.12 mg | 6% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.12 mg | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.028 mg | 0.050 mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.34 µg | 0.60 µg | 1% |
Vitamins (24)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 7.84 µg | 14.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 7.84 µg | 14.0 µg | 1% |
| Carotene, beta | 0.56 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.51 mg | 2.70 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.22 mg | 0.40 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.078 mg | 0.14 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin | 0.050 mg | 0.090 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 2.18 mg | 3.90 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.30 mg | 0.54 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.062 mg | 0.11 mg | 4% |
| Folate, total | 20.2 µg | 36.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.10 µg | 0.18 µg | 4% |
| Choline, total | 8.34 mg | 14.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.51 µg | 2.70 µg | 1% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 20.2 µg | 36.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 20.2 µg | 36.0 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (31)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.072 g | 0.13 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.025 g | 0.045 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.016 g | 0.028 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.030 g | 0.053 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.032 g | 0.058 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.12 g | 0.21 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.98 g | 3.53 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.11 g | 1.97 g | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.022 g | 0.040 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.68 g | 8.36 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.85 g | 3.31 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.047 g | 0.084 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.0022 g | 0.0040 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.0078 g | 0.014 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.030 g | 0.054 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.081 g | 0.14 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.0090 g | 0.016 g | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.0084 g | 0.015 g | |
| SFA 24:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0022 g | 0.0040 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 13:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 167985: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in candy?
270 in 1 bar 2 oz (56 g) of candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar; 318 to 538 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in candy?
5g in 1 bar 2 oz; 8.8 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in candy?
125mg in 1 bar 2 oz; 225 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov