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 568
Baking chocolate 472
Protein (g)
Candies 9.76
Baking chocolate 12.1
Carbs (g)
Candies 51.7
Baking chocolate 36.2
Fat (g)
Candies 35.7
Baking chocolate 47.7
Fiber (g)
Candies 3.60
Baking chocolate 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 12.1g vs 9.76g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 472 vs 568 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 | 568 kcal | 472 kcal | +20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.19 g | 0.900 g | +32% |
| Protein | 9.76 g | 12.1 g | -19% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 35.7 g | 47.7 g | -25% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 51.7 g | 36.2 g | +43% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.60 g | 18.1 g | -80% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.4 g | 25.3 g | -31% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 14.4 g | 9.23 g | +56% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.150 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 19.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.80 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.070 mg | 0.050 mg | +40% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.380 mg | 0.279 mg | +36% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.620 mg | 2.10 mg | -70% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.470 mg | 0.154 mg | +205% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.070 mg | 0.072 mg | -3% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 16.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -16% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 1.00 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | — | 54.0 mg | |
| Iron, Fe | 1.50 mg | 4.15 mg | -64% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 59.0 mg | 265 mg | -78% |
| Phosphorus, P | 227 mg | 340 mg | -33% |
| Potassium, K | 471 mg | 1166 mg | -60% |
| Sodium, Na | 74.0 mg | 12.0 mg | +517% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.34 mg | 3.68 mg | -64% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.200 mg | 1.91 mg | -90% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | 1.65 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.40 ug | 7.90 ug | -57% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2375 kj | 1975 kj | +20% |
| Ash | 1.59 g | 3.10 g | -49% |
| Total Sugars | 44.6 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 19.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 19.0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 177 IU | 12.0 IU | +1375% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0.130 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 1.59 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 1.27 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 9.45 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 3.63 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 6.06 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 3.16 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.050 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 9.18 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.42 g | 10.7 g | -77% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 10.1 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.600 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 | — | 47.0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 1597 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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Sodium, Na +517% in Candies, HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND BITES Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +205% in Candies, HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND BITES Manganese, Mn -99% in Candies, HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND BITES Copper, Cu -90% in Candies, HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND BITES
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