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 GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES — 12.0g vs 4.78g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 502 vs 569 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, HERSHEY'S GOLDEN ALMOND SOLITAIRES 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 | 569 kcal | 502 kcal | +13% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.26 g | 1.50 g | -16% |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 4.78 g | +150% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 37.1 g | 23.4 g | +59% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 46.8 g | 68.4 g | -32% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.40 g | 2.70 g | +63% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.2 g | 14.5 g | +5% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.184 g | |
| Cholesterol | 13.0 mg | 15.0 mg | -13% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.600 mg | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 203 mg | 116 mg | +75% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.50 mg | 1.23 mg | +103% |
| Sodium, Na | 52.0 mg | 68.0 mg | -24% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2383 kj | 2102 kj | +13% |
| Ash | 2.79 g | 1.78 g | +57% |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | 62.5 g | -41% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 224 IU | -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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