1 piece (small) of Candy (6 g) has 24 calories. That works out to 394 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Candy Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

394

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

98.6g

· 36% DV

Protein

· 0% DV

Fat

· 0% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%

Candy Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

0µg · 0% DV

0mg · 0% DV

Minerals

Sodium

41mg · 2% DV

Calcium

1mg · 0% DV

Iron

0mg · 0% DV

Magnesium

0mg · 0% DV

How Nutritious Is Candy?

Nutrient density

Low

2/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

1/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Candy Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

High

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Candy

To burn the 394 calories in 100 g:

🚶

97min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

40min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

54min

Cycling

🏊

46min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Candy Processed?

NOVA 4

Ultra-Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Candy Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Candy Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

— Not suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Candy Fat Profile

SATURATED

MONOUNSATURATED

POLYUNSATURATED

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🍬

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330 kcal

🍫

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488 kcal

🍯

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320 kcal

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Dark chocolate

540 kcal

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Höşmerim

320 kcal

🍫

Chocolate sauce

210 kcal

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320 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Candy

How many calories are in candy?

Candy contains 394 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 98.6 g of carbohydrates.

Does candy raise blood sugar quickly?

Candy has a glycemic index of 80, which is high. It also contains 98.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026