Candies, sweet chocolate coated fondant
FDC 167978patty, large (43 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 6 · -3 vs Sweets medianThis chocolate-coated fondant candy scores 6 of 100, a Low-band result ranking 46 of 60 sweets, below the category median of 9. It does register one good showing, magnesium at 15% of the daily value per serving, carried mostly by the chocolate coating.
It is eaten as an individual sweet, typically one large patty at a time, rather than used in cooking. It is high in sugars at 71.4 g per 100 g and high in saturated fat at 5.5 g per 100 g, so it is best treated as an occasional treat; candies, marshmallows is a same-category option that scores slightly higher.
See how this score is calculated, build a plate around candies, or compare it with another food.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.5 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 80 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 71 g | |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g | 13% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 31 g | |
| Protein | 0.95 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7.3 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167978Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Candies, marshmallowsDensity 6 vs 6Candies, jellybeansDensity 6 vs 6Syrups, mapleDensity 6 vs 6Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
This candy pairs a soft, sugary fondant center, the same smooth sugar paste used to fill chocolates and decorate cakes, with an outer coating of chocolate, producing a bite that's crisp on the outside and dense and sweet within, similar in spirit to a peppermint patty or a filled creme egg. Large patties of it are a classic gift-box and holiday candy, often flavored with mint or fruit, and are eaten on their own, sliced into thin wedges to share, or chopped up as a topping for ice cream sundaes.
Store the patties at room temperature in a cool spot away from direct heat and sunlight, which can soften or bloom the chocolate coating into a dull, streaky finish; a sealed container preserves both the shell's snap and the fondant's soft, sweet texture underneath. A large patty (43 g serving) reflects its rich composition, with 366 calories and 71.4 g of sugar per 100 g, plus 9.3 g of fat per 100 g from the chocolate coating. It's also one of the sweets in this group with a notable mineral content, providing 15% DV for magnesium per 100 g, largely thanks to the cocoa in its chocolate shell.
Frequently asked questions about candies
How many calories are in chocolate-coated fondant candy?
This candy has 366 calories per 100 g, most of it from its 71.4 g of sugar, with a large patty weighing about 43 g.
Is this candy a good source of magnesium?
It provides about 15% of the Daily Value for magnesium per 100 g, a contribution from the cocoa in its chocolate coating.
What is fondant candy made of?
A smooth sugar paste center is enrobed in a shell of chocolate, giving the candy its combination of a soft, sweet interior and crisp outer coating.