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Hard candy calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of hard candy contains 394 calories, with 0 g of protein, 98 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 62.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 100% Fat 0%
How hard candy compares
Per 100 g, against the closest sweets in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard candy | 394 kcal | 0 g | 98 g | 0.2 g |
| Low calorie hard candy | 394 kcal | 0 g | 98.6 g | 0 g |
| Gumdrop | 396 kcal | 0 g | 98.9 g | 0 g |
| Baking sweetener | 398 kcal | 0 g | 99.5 g | 0 g |
| Brown baking sweetener | 388 kcal | 0 g | 97.1 g | 0 g |
Nutrition facts for hard candy
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 394 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 98 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 62.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in hard candy
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 3 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | <1% |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 5 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.01 mg | <1% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common hard candy servings
How many calories in a portion of hard candy — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece, small (3 g) | 11.8 kcal | 0 g | 2.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 piece (6 g) | 23.6 kcal | 0 g | 5.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 110.3 kcal | 0 g | 27.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 394 kcal | 0 g | 98 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hard candy?
Hard candy has 394 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in hard candy?
Hard candy contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in hard candy?
Hard candy contains 62.9 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these hard candy calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #167990 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
