Not enough storage space error. wont let me back up

When my 4S attempts to automatically back up I get an error message saying there is not enough storage space. I'd like to see whats taking up the space on the cloud, but when I access the cloud, theres NOTHING that could be taking up that much space! (contacts, notes, calendar, reminders.) I cant even see my pictures on the cloud. Which are supposed to be backing up... so I'd like to know HOW to access the things I am backing up, and WHY it is saying there is not enough room when there is, and WHAT I can do about it. Please help!

Hello ttclarin,
I think it is trying to tell you that you have used your 5GB of iCloud storage. Check your device for iCloud usage and see how much space you are using there.
-Derrick Lambert

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