Calories in
candies, caramels
382 kcal per 100 g Candies, caramels contains 382 calories per 100 grams, or about 271 calories per package (2.5 oz). Per 100 g it provides 4.6 g protein, 77.0 g carbohydrate and 8.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 77% carbohydrate, 5% protein, 18% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 package (2.5 oz) | 71.0 g | 271 | 3.3 g | 54.7 g | 5.8 g |
| 1 piece | 10.1 g | 39 | 0.5 g | 7.8 g | 0.8 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per package (2.5 oz)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per package (2.5 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 382 kcal | 271 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 77.0 g | 54.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 65.5 g | 46.5 g |
| Sodium | 245.0 mg | 174.0 mg |
| Potassium | 214.0 mg | 151.9 mg |
| Calcium | 138.0 mg | 98.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 12.0 µg | 8.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 7.0 mg | 5.0 mg |
| Water | 8.5 g | 6.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167974). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How candies, caramels compares
Among the 89 sweets items on this site, candies, caramels ranks 46 of 89 by calorie density, against a category average of 372 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 3% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one package (2.5 oz) (271 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 55 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in candies, caramels?
Candies, caramels contains 382 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 271 calories per package (2.5 oz). It also provides 4.6 g of protein, 77.0 g of carbohydrate and 8.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of candies, caramels?
By calories, candies, caramels is roughly 77% carbohydrate, 5% protein and 18% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a package (2.5 oz)?
About 55 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the candies, caramels I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within sweets.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Candies, caramels". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.