How many carbs are in candy?
1 pouch/regular size of candy contains about 52g of carbohydrate, 51.4g net carbs after subtracting 0.5g of fiber, 1.2g of protein, and 257 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (5g) | 4.3g | 0g | 4.3g |
| 1 fun/snack size (15g) | 13g | 0.1g | 12.9g |
| 1 stick (15g) | 13g | 0.1g | 12.9g |
| 1 miniature/bite size (15g) | 13g | 0.1g | 12.9g |
| 1 pouch/regular size (60g) | 52g | 0.5g | 51.4g |
| 1 large/king size (120g) | 103.9g | 1.1g | 102.9g |
Net carbs in candy
1 pouch/regular size of candy contains 51.4g of net carbs — total carbs (52g) minus dietary fiber (0.5g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for candy (per 100g)
- Calories: 429 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 86.6g
- Dietary fiber: 0.9g
- Sugars: 61.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 8.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2345885). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in candy?
1 pouch/regular size of candy contains about 52g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.5g of fiber, the net carbs are about 51.4g.
How many net carbs are in candy?
Net carbs in 1 pouch/regular size of candy are about 51.4g — that is total carbs (52g) minus dietary fiber (0.5g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is candy good for diabetics?
Candy contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is candy keto-friendly?
Whether candy fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 pouch/regular size) provides about 51.4g of net carbs.