Candies, Sweet Chocolate

Serving Size 100 grams

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Candies, Sweet Chocolate with a serving size of 100 grams has a total of 507 calories with 34.2 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 100 grams of food and contains 307.8 calories from fat. This item is classified as sweets foods.

This food is a good source of copper but is high in fat, sugars and saturated fats. Candies, Sweet Chocolate is a high fat food because 60.71% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Fat 53% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of candies, sweet chocolate has 53% of the recommended daily intake of fat.

Sugars 206% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of candies, sweet chocolate has 206% of the recommended daily intake of sugars.

Copper 63% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of candies, sweet chocolate has 63% of the recommended daily needs of copper.

Saturated Fats 100% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of candies, sweet chocolate has 100% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g (about 3.52 oz)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 Calories from Fat 308
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.2g 53%
Saturated Fat 20.1g 100%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 60.4g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugars 51g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

NutrientAmountDV %
Vitamin A0 IU0%
Vitamin A, RAE0 µg0%
Alpha Carotene0 µg-
Beta Carotene0 µg-
Beta Cryptoxanthin0 µg-
Lutein + zeaxanthin18 µg-
Lycopene0 µg-
Vitamin B-120 µg0%
Vitamin B-60.04 mg2%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin D0 IU0%
Vitamin E0.26 mg2%
Vitamin K6.3 µg5%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

NutrientAmountDV %
Carbohydrate60.4 g20%
Sugars51.48 g206%
Fiber5.5 g22%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Fat34.2 g53%
Saturated Fats20.08 g100%
→ Butyric Acid0 g-
→ Caproic Acid0 g-
→ Caprylic Acid0 g-
→ Capric Acid0 g-
→ Lauric Acid0 g-
→ Myristic Acid0.03 g-
→ Palmitic Acid8.69 g-
→ Stearic Acid11.35 g-
Monounsaturated Fats11.22 g-
→ Palmitoleic Acid0.07 g-
→ Oleic Acid 11.15 g-
→ Gadoleic Acid0 g-
→ Erucic Acid0 g-
Polyunsaturated Fats0.99 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)0.96 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)0.03 g-
→ Parinaric Acid0 g-
→ Arachidonic Acid0 g-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0 g-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Protein3.9 g8%
→ Alanine0.18 g-
→ Arginine0.22 g-
→ Aspartic acid0.39 g-
→ Cystine0.05 g-
→ Glutamic acid0.59 g-
→ Glycine0.18 g-
→ Histidine0.07 g8%
→ Isoleucine0.15 g12%
→ Leucine0.24 g9%
→ Lysine0.2 g8%
→ Methionine0.04 g3%
→ Phenylalanine0.19 g9%
→ Proline0.17 g-
→ Serine0.17 g-
→ Threonine0.15 g12%
→ Tryptophan0.06 g18%
→ Tyrosine0.15 g6%
→ Valine0.23 g15%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

NutrientAmountDV %
Calcium24 mg2%
Copper0.57 mg63%
Iron2.76 mg15%
Magnesium113 mg27%
Manganese0.49 mg21%
Phosphorus147 mg12%
Potassium290 mg6%
Selenium2.8 µg5%
Sodium16 mg1%
Zinc1.5 mg14%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

NutrientAmountDV %
Cholesterol0 mg0%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

NutrientAmountDV %
Alcohol0 g-
Ash1 g-
Caffeine66 mg-
Theobromine426 mg-
Water0.5 g-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Candies, Sweet Chocolate with 507calories? A brisk walk for 110 minutes, jogging for 52 minutes, or hiking for 85 minutes will help your burn off the calories in candies, sweet chocolate.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical ActivityBurn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less106 minutes
Dancing92 minutes
Golfing92 minutes
Hiking85 minutes
Light Gardening92 minutes
Stretching169 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph110 minutes
Weight Training - light workout141 minutes
Aerobics63 minutes
Basketball69 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more52 minutes
Running - 5 mph52 minutes
Swimming60 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph67 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout69 minutes
Similar Food Items to Candies, Sweet Chocolate
Name Calories Total Fat Proteins Carbohydrates
Candies, Confectioner's Coating, Butterscotch53929.05g2.2g67.1g
Candies, Confectioner's Coating, Peanut Butter52929.8g18.3g46.88g
Candies, Hershey's Golden Almond Solitaires56937.13g11.97g46.85g
Candies, Semisweet Chocolate48030g4.2g63.9g
Candies, Sweet Chocolate Coated Fondant3669.3g2.2g80.4g
Candies, White Chocolate53932.09g5.87g59.24g
Ice Creams, Vanilla, Light1804.83g4.78g29.46g
Ice Creams, Vanilla, Rich24916.2g3.5g22.29g
Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

  • Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
  • A variety of whole fruits
  • Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
  • Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
  • Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
  • Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium