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 490
Baking chocolate 472
Protein (g)
Candies 13.4
Baking chocolate 12.1
Carbs (g)
Candies 52.9
Baking chocolate 36.2
Fat (g)
Candies 25.0
Baking chocolate 47.7
Fiber (g)
Candies 3.80
Baking chocolate 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Candies, HERSHEYS, PAYDAY Bar — 13.4g vs 12.1g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 472 vs 490 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 | 490 kcal | 472 kcal | +4% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.97 g | 0.900 g | +674% |
| Protein | 13.4 g | 12.1 g | +11% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 25.0 g | 47.7 g | -48% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 52.9 g | 36.2 g | +46% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.80 g | 18.1 g | -79% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.81 g | 25.3 g | -81% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 12.5 g | 9.23 g | +35% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.083 mg | 0.050 mg | +66% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.115 mg | 0.279 mg | -59% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 7.17 mg | 2.10 mg | +241% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.521 mg | 0.154 mg | +238% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.235 mg | 0.072 mg | +226% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 51.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +168% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 35.6 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.020 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.47 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 94.0 mg | 54.0 mg | +74% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.92 mg | 4.15 mg | -54% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 90.0 mg | 265 mg | -66% |
| Phosphorus, P | 197 mg | 340 mg | -42% |
| Potassium, K | 725 mg | 1166 mg | -38% |
| Sodium, Na | 231 mg | 12.0 mg | +1825% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.57 mg | 3.68 mg | -57% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.325 mg | 1.91 mg | -83% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.912 mg | 1.65 mg | -45% |
| Selenium, Se | 5.10 ug | 7.90 ug | -35% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2051 kj | 1975 kj | +4% |
| Ash | 1.70 g | 3.10 g | -45% |
| Total Sugars | 40.3 g | 0 g | |
| Starch | 2.19 g | — | |
| Fluoride, F | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 51.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +168% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 51.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +168% |
| Betaine | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.00 IU | 12.0 IU | -92% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.180 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 3.14 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.300 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.130 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 1.59 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 1.27 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 9.45 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.014 g | 3.63 g | -100% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.52 g | 6.06 g | -58% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.025 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.739 g | 3.16 g | -77% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.349 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.738 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.418 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.018 g | 0.050 g | -64% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.015 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 12.1 g | 9.18 g | +32% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.300 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0.026 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.69 g | 10.7 g | -56% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 4.64 g | 10.1 g | -54% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.016 g | 0.600 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.010 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.023 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic 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 | — | |
| Phytosterols | 0 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.133 g | 0.182 g | -27% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.457 g | 0.481 g | -5% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.486 g | 0.471 g | +3% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.879 g | 0.737 g | +19% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.515 g | 0.609 g | -15% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.166 g | 0.125 g | +33% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.168 g | 0.148 g | +14% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.687 g | 0.584 g | +18% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.535 g | 0.456 g | +17% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.565 g | 0.730 g | -23% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.51 g | 0.689 g | +119% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.337 g | 0.210 g | +60% |
| Alanine | 0.527 g | 0.561 g | -6% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.60 g | 1.21 g | +32% |
| Glutamic acid | 2.75 g | 1.83 g | +51% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.766 g | 0.545 g | +41% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.608 g | 0.520 g | +17% |
| Serine | 0.658 g | 0.525 g | +25% |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 47.0 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 1597 mg | -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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