Candies vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Candies 540
Baking chocolate 472
Protein (g)
Candies 8.15
Baking chocolate 12.1
Carbs (g)
Candies 56.3
Baking chocolate 36.2
Fat (g)
Candies 31.4
Baking chocolate 47.7
Fiber (g)
Candies 3.80
Baking chocolate 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 12.1g vs 8.15g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 472 vs 540 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Candies | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 540 kcal | 472 kcal | +14% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.54 g | 0.900 g | +71% |
| Protein | 8.15 g | 12.1 g | -33% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.4 g | 47.7 g | -34% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 56.3 g | 36.2 g | +55% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.80 g | 18.1 g | -79% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 29.0 g | 25.3 g | +15% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.483 g | 9.23 g | -95% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.100 mg | 0.050 mg | +100% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.178 mg | 0.279 mg | -36% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.04 mg | 2.10 mg | -50% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.750 mg | 0.154 mg | +387% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.130 mg | 0.072 mg | +81% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +11% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 19.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.280 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1.00 ug | 1.00 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.57 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 303 mg | 54.0 mg | +461% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.29 mg | 4.15 mg | -69% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg | 265 mg | -86% |
| Phosphorus, P | 126 mg | 340 mg | -63% |
| Potassium, K | 633 mg | 1166 mg | -46% |
| Sodium, Na | 107 mg | 12.0 mg | +792% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.53 mg | 3.68 mg | -4% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.183 mg | 1.91 mg | -90% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.140 mg | 1.65 mg | -92% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.20 ug | 7.90 ug | -34% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2259 kj | 1975 kj | +14% |
| Ash | 2.66 g | 3.10 g | -14% |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +11% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +11% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 10.0 IU | 12.0 IU | -17% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 7.70 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.027 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.052 g | 0.130 g | -60% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.824 g | 1.59 g | -48% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 1.03 g | 1.27 g | -19% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 17.6 g | 9.45 g | +87% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 6.26 g | 3.63 g | +72% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.53 g | 6.06 g | -58% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.632 g | 3.16 g | -80% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.012 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.050 g | -98% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.482 g | 9.18 g | -95% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.295 g | 10.7 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.264 g | 10.1 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.031 g | 0.600 g | -95% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.182 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.481 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.471 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.737 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.609 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.125 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.148 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.584 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.456 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.730 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.689 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.210 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.561 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.21 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 1.83 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.545 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.520 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.525 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 47.0 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 1597 mg | -100% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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