Calories in 1/2 Cup of Cotton Candy
1/2 cup of cotton candy (5 g) has 20 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 0% protein, 1% fat and 99% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of cotton candy has 10 and 3/4 cup of cotton candy has 30 calories. Burning 20 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cotton Candy: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of cotton candy?
1/2 cup of cotton candy weighs about 5 g and has 20 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of cotton candy?
1/2 cup of cotton candy has 0 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of cotton candy?
1/2 cup of cotton candy has 5 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 5 g of sugars.
How much cotton candy is 100 calories?
100 calories of cotton candy is 25 g, about 2 1/2 cups of cotton candy.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2710363. Original description: Candy, cotton. Portion weights are USDA household measures.