Candies vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Protein (g)
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Fiber (g)
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Candies, HERSHEY'S, ALMOND JOY BITES — 5.58g vs 4.44g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 517 vs 563 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, HERSHEY'S, ALMOND JOY BITES 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 | 563 kcal | 517 kcal | +9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.26 g | 1.27 g | -1% |
| Protein | 5.58 g | 4.44 g | +26% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 34.5 g | 26.1 g | +32% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 57.5 g | 66.0 g | -13% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.30 g | 6.70 g | -36% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 20.6 g | 15.6 g | +32% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.85 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.042 g | |
| Cholesterol | 11.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +267% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.040 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.160 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.330 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.250 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 8.00 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 109 mg | 34.0 mg | +221% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.33 mg | 2.91 mg | -54% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38.0 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 129 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 306 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 39.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +1850% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.790 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.180 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2356 kj | 2163 kj | +9% |
| Ash | 1.12 g | 2.07 g | -46% |
| Total Sugars | 51.7 g | 53.1 g | -3% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 117 IU | 74.0 IU | +58% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.46 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
* 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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