Which has more protein, Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe or Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits?

Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits has more protein at 4.78g per 100g, compared to 3.78g for Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe.

Which has more calories, Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe or Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits?

Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits has more calories at 502 kcal per 100g, compared to 387 kcal for Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe.

Is Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe healthier than Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Candies vs Baking chocolate

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Candies 387

Baking chocolate 502

Protein (g)

Candies 3.78

Baking chocolate 4.78

Carbs (g)

Candies 77.8

Baking chocolate 68.4

Fat (g)

Candies 6.59

Baking chocolate 23.4

Fiber (g)

Candies 0.700

Baking chocolate 2.70

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 4.78g vs 3.78g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe — 387 vs 502 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits 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	387 kcal	502 kcal	-23%
Macronutrients
Water	10.9 g	1.50 g	+629%
Protein	3.78 g	4.78 g	-21%
Total lipid (fat)	6.59 g	23.4 g	-72%
Carbohydrate, by difference	77.8 g	68.4 g	+14%
Fiber, total dietary	0.700 g	2.70 g	-74%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	1.72 g	14.5 g	-88%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	2.87 g	—
Fatty acids, total trans	—	0.184 g
Cholesterol	3.00 mg	15.0 mg	-80%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0 mg	0.600 mg	-100%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.022 mg	—
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.082 mg	—
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.44 mg	—
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.231 mg	—
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.066 mg	—
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	9.00 ug	—
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	0 ug	—
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	0.140 ug	—
Vitamin A, RAE	9.00 ug	—
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	1.01 mg	—
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	42.0 mg	116 mg	-64%
Iron, Fe	0.220 mg	1.23 mg	-82%
Magnesium, Mg	20.0 mg	—
Phosphorus, P	68.0 mg	—
Potassium, K	119 mg	—
Sodium, Na	118 mg	68.0 mg	+74%
Zinc, Zn	0.480 mg	—
Copper, Cu	0.056 mg	—
Manganese, Mn	0.164 mg	—
Selenium, Se	2.20 ug	—
Other Nutrients
Energy	1620 kj	2102 kj	-23%
Ash	0.710 g	1.78 g	-60%
Total Sugars	73.4 g	62.5 g	+17%
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic)	9.00 ug	—
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	9.00 ug	—
Vitamin B-12, added	0 ug	—
Retinol	9.00 ug	—
Vitamin A, IU	32.0 IU	224 IU	-86%
Vitamin E, added	0 mg	—
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	0.100 ug	—
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	0.023 g	—
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	0.023 g	—
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid)	0.023 g	—
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid)	0.023 g	—
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	0.038 g	—
SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid)	0 g	—
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0.117 g	—
SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid)	0 g	—
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	0.897 g	—
SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid)	0 g	—
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	0.307 g	—
SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid)	0.068 g	—
SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid)	0.151 g	—
SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid)	0.049 g	—
MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid)	0 g	—
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	0 g	—
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	2.81 g	—
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	0.062 g	—
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	0 g	—
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	1.59 g	—
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	1.56 g	—
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	0.032 g	—
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	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—

* 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe Iron, Fe -82% in Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe Fiber, total dietary -74% in Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe Sodium, Na +74% in Candies, fudge, peanut butter, prepared-from-recipe

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