Calories in
candies, marshmallows
318 kcal per 100 g Candies, marshmallows contains 318 calories per 100 grams, or about 159 calories per cup of miniature. Per 100 g it provides 1.8 g protein, 81.3 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 97% carbohydrate, 2% protein, 1% 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 cup of miniature | 50.0 g | 159 | 0.9 g | 40.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 10 miniatures | 7.0 g | 22 | 0.1 g | 5.7 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 regular | 7.2 g | 23 | 0.1 g | 5.9 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup of miniature
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup of miniature |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 318 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 81.3 g | 40.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 57.6 g | 28.8 g |
| Sodium | 80.0 mg | 40.0 mg |
| Potassium | 5.0 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 3.0 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 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 | 16.4 g | 8.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167995). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How candies, marshmallows compares
Among the 89 sweets items on this site, candies, marshmallows ranks 58 of 89 by calorie density, against a category average of 372 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 15% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 0.6 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one cup of miniature (159 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 32 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, marshmallows?
Candies, marshmallows contains 318 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 159 calories per cup of miniature. It also provides 1.8 g of protein, 81.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of candies, marshmallows?
By calories, candies, marshmallows is roughly 97% carbohydrate, 2% protein and 1% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup of miniature?
About 32 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, marshmallows 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, marshmallows". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.