Caramels calories come to 39 for one piece (10.1 g) and 382 per 100 g. Nearly all of that energy is sugar-heavy carbohydrate: carbs supply 77% of the calories, and every 100 g carries 65.5 g of sugars. The count matters most, because a 2.5 oz package lands at 271 calories.
39kcal
1 caramel piece · 10 g, plain caramel candy
5%protein
0.5 gProtein
8 gCarbs
0.8 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Plain caramel candy · per 10 g
Calories
39 kcal
Protein
0.5 g
Carbohydrate
7.8 g
Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat
0.3 g
Cholesterol
1 mg
Sodium
25 mg
Potassium
22 mg
Iron
0 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Caramel: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 piece (10.1 g)
39
0.5 g
7.8 g
0.8 g
25 mg
2%
2.5 oz package (71 g)
271
3.3 g
54.7 g
5.8 g
174 mg
14%
100 g
382
4.6 g
77 g
8.1 g
245 mg
19%
3 × 1 piece (10.1 g)
116
1.4 g
74 mg
5 × 1 piece (10.1 g)
193
2.3 g
124 mg
One caramel is 39 calories, a package is 271
A single plain caramel weighs about 10.1 g and brings 39 calories. That is 2% of a typical daily calorie budget, small enough that one piece after lunch barely registers. The trouble is that caramels rarely travel alone.
Two pieces come to 77 calories, three reach 116, and five land at 193. Each extra piece adds roughly the same amount, so the total climbs in a straight line with how many wrappers end up on the desk. Five caramels weigh about 51 g, about half of a 100 g serving, and they already deliver more than half of its 382 calories.
The 2.5 oz package (71 g) is where the number gets real: 271 calories, 14% of the daily value for energy. If you buy caramels by the bag, decide the count before you open it. Counting pieces is the simplest way to keep this snack honest, and BodyPal can log them from a photo of what you actually ate.
Carbs supply 77% of the calories
Per 100 g, caramels hold 77 g of carbohydrate, 8.1 g of fat and 4.6 g of protein. Turned into calories, that is 77% from carbs, 18% from fat and only 5% from protein. This is a sugar candy first, with a little butterfat and milk solids for texture.
Fiber is 0 g, so nothing in the candy slows it down or adds bulk. Protein is close to trivial: one piece has 0.5 g, and even the full package gives 3.3 g, or 7% of the daily value. Do not count on caramels to fill you up.
Fat is modest by candy standards. The package carries 5.8 g of fat, and saturated fat sits at 2.5 g per 100 g. That is lighter than chocolate-coated sweets, but the fat still helps explain why caramels hit 382 calories per 100 g while staying chewy rather than hard.
Sugar is the row to watch, sodium comes second
Of the 77 g of carbs in 100 g, 65.5 g are sugars. One piece carries 6.6 g of sugars out of 7.8 g of carbs, and the 2.5 oz package delivers 46.5 g. In practice almost every carb gram in a caramel is sugar.
Sodium is higher than many people expect from a sweet: 245 mg per 100 g, which is 11% of the 2300 mg daily value. A single piece has only 25 mg, or 1%, so it is not a concern in small amounts. A package adds 174 mg, 8% of the daily value, which starts to count if you watch sodium closely.
Cholesterol is low at 7 mg per 100 g, and potassium comes in at 214 mg. Neither changes the picture much. Sugar is the number that defines this candy.
Caramels work best as a planned extra
Because caramels bring almost no protein or fiber, they work best as a deliberate small treat inside a day that already has filling food. One or two pieces after a meal add 39 to 77 calories and little else. That is easy to fit around a plan.
Pairing a caramel with something that has protein or fiber, like plain yogurt, nuts or a piece of fruit, makes the snack more satisfying than a handful of candy alone. The caramel supplies the sweet note; the other food supplies the staying power.
Soft and chewy brands such as Werther's Original Soft Caramels or Godiva Assorted Chocolate Caramels sit on the same basic sugar-and-fat base, so check the label on the brand you buy. Whatever the brand, piece count drives the total.
How does caramel compare?
Here is how plain caramels stack up against Tootsie Roll, peanut butter fudge and tic tac, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: Per 100 g these candies are nearly identical, from 382 for caramels to 388 for tic tac, so the serving decides the damage: a Tootsie Roll piece is 26 calories against 39 for a caramel and 62 for a piece of peanut butter fudge. Pick the Tootsie Roll if you want the smallest bite, and pick caramels over fudge if you want a chewy sweet for fewer calories per piece.
6Werther's Original Soft Caramels5 pieces · 32 g438 kcal
Chocolate-covered and cream-flavored caramels carry more fat, so their labels read higher than plain caramels. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Caramel FAQs
How many calories are in one caramel?
About 39 calories in one piece (10.1 g), and 271 calories in a 2.5 oz package (71 g).
Are caramels good for weight loss?
Caramels have 382 calories and 65.5 g of sugar per 100 g. One piece adds 39 calories.
Caramels vs Tootsie Roll: which has fewer calories?
They are nearly equal: caramels have 382 calories per 100 g and Tootsie Rolls 387. Caramels have more fat, 8.1 g vs 3.3 g per 100 g.
How much sugar is in a caramel?
One piece (10.1 g) has about 6.6 g of sugar and 7.8 g of carbs. Per 100 g that is 65.5 g of sugar.
How many calories are in a Werther's Original soft caramel?
A plain caramel piece of 10.1 g has 39 calories by USDA values. Werther's Original Soft Caramels are listed in the brand table on this page; check their label, since piece size sets the count.
How many calories are in a 2.5 oz package of caramels?
A 2.5 oz package (71 g) of plain caramels has 271 calories. That is 14% of the daily value for energy, with 46.5 g of sugars and 174 mg of sodium.
How many calories are in 5 caramels?
Five plain caramels, about 51 g, have 193 calories. Three pieces come to 116 and two to 77, so the total rises by roughly 39 with every piece.
How much sodium is in caramels?
Caramels have 245 mg of sodium per 100 g, 11% of the daily value. One piece has 25 mg, just 1%, so sodium only adds up when you eat a whole package.
Do caramels have any protein?
Very little: 4.6 g per 100 g, and 0.5 g in one piece. Protein supplies only 5% of the calories in caramels, while carbs supply 77%.
