Toffee Candy Nutrition: Calories and Ingredients Breakdown

Toffee is an energy-dense sweet made mostly of sugar and butterfat, so a typical 1-ounce (28 g) serving runs roughly 130-160 calories, most of it from sugar and saturated fat, with little to no protein or fiber.

By Kelsy Maruyama, Founder & Toffee Maker, Kelsy's Kandy

Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Published by Kelsy's Kandy · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

What it means

The calories come almost entirely from two sources: sugar (carbohydrate) and butter (fat), which is why toffee is calorie-dense for its size.
As a rough guide, sugar contributes about 4 calories per gram and fat about 9, so the more butter and any chocolate coating, the higher the calorie count.
Toffee offers essentially no fiber and negligible protein; chocolate and nut toppings add some fat, a little protein, and more calories.
Exact numbers vary by recipe and piece size, so always check the specific product's nutrition label rather than assuming a fixed value.

Risks & deadlines

Because toffee is high in added sugar and saturated fat, dietary guidance is to enjoy it in small portions rather than as an everyday snack.

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Last verified: 2026-07-20