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 MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND BITES — 9.76g vs 4.44g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 517 vs 568 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND 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 | 568 kcal | 517 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.19 g | 1.27 g | -6% |
| Protein | 9.76 g | 4.44 g | +120% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 35.7 g | 26.1 g | +37% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.7 g | 66.0 g | -22% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.60 g | 6.70 g | -46% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.4 g | 15.6 g | +11% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 14.4 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.150 g | 0.042 g | +257% |
| Cholesterol | 19.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +533% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.80 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.380 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.620 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.470 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.070 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | — | 34.0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.50 mg | 2.91 mg | -48% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 59.0 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 227 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 471 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 74.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +3600% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.34 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.200 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 3.40 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2375 kj | 2163 kj | +10% |
| Ash | 1.59 g | 2.07 g | -23% |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | 53.1 g | -16% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 177 IU | 74.0 IU | +139% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.42 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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