Calories in
candies, hard
394 kcal per 100 g Candies, hard contains 394 calories per 100 grams, or about 112 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 0.0 g protein, 98.0 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein, 0% 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 oz | 28.4 g | 112 | 0.0 g | 27.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 piece | 6.0 g | 24 | 0.0 g | 5.9 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 piece, small | 3.0 g | 12 | 0.0 g | 2.9 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 394 kcal | 112 kcal |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 98.0 g | 27.8 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 62.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Sodium | 38.0 mg | 10.8 mg |
| Potassium | 5.0 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Calcium | 3.0 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167990). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How candies, hard compares
Among the 89 sweets items on this site, candies, hard ranks 37 of 89 by calorie density, against a category average of 372 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 6% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one oz (112 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 23 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, hard?
Candies, hard contains 394 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 112 calories per oz. It also provides 0.0 g of protein, 98.0 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of candies, hard?
By calories, candies, hard is roughly 100% carbohydrate, 0% protein and 0% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 23 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, hard 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, hard". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.