Calories in
candies, reese's peanut butter cups
515 kcal per 100 g Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups contains 515 calories per 100 grams, or about 88 calories per package 0.6 oz 1 cup. Per 100 g it provides 10.2 g protein, 55.4 g carbohydrate and 30.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 41% carbohydrate, 8% protein, 51% 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 0.6 oz 1 cup | 17.0 g | 88 | 1.7 g | 9.4 g | 5.2 g |
| 1 package 1.6 oz 2 cups | 45.0 g | 232 | 4.6 g | 24.9 g | 13.7 g |
| 1 miniature | 7.0 g | 36 | 0.7 g | 3.9 g | 2.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per package 0.6 oz 1 cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per package 0.6 oz 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 515 kcal | 88 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 1.7 g |
| Total fat | 30.5 g | 5.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 9.4 g |
| Fibre | 3.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 47.2 g | 8.0 g |
| Sodium | 357.0 mg | 60.7 mg |
| Potassium | 343.0 mg | 58.3 mg |
| Calcium | 78.0 mg | 13.3 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 17.0 µg | 2.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 6.0 mg | 1.0 mg |
| Water | 1.4 g | 0.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168763). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How candies, reese's peanut butter cups compares
Among the 89 sweets items on this site, candies, reese's peanut butter cups ranks 23 of 89 by calorie density, against a category average of 372 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 38% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one package 0.6 oz 1 cup (88 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 18 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, reese's peanut butter cups?
Candies, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups contains 515 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 88 calories per package 0.6 oz 1 cup. It also provides 10.2 g of protein, 55.4 g of carbohydrate and 30.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of candies, reese's peanut butter cups?
By calories, candies, reese's peanut butter cups is roughly 41% carbohydrate, 8% protein and 51% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a package 0.6 oz 1 cup?
About 18 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, reese's peanut butter cups 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, REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.