Candies vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Candies, M&M MARS Pretzel Chocolate Candies is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Candies 447
Baking chocolate 426
Protein (g)
Candies 5.00
Baking chocolate 3.64
Carbs (g)
Candies 72.9
Baking chocolate 77.4
Fat (g)
Candies 15.0
Baking chocolate 15.6
Fiber (g)
Candies 2.50
Baking chocolate 4.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Candies, M&M MARS Pretzel Chocolate Candies — 5.00g vs 3.64g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares — 426 vs 447 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, M&M MARS Pretzel Chocolate Candies 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 | 447 kcal | 426 kcal | +5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.84 g | 1.59 g | +204% |
| Protein | 5.00 g | 3.64 g | +37% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 15.0 g | 15.6 g | -4% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 72.9 g | 77.4 g | -6% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.50 g | 4.00 g | -37% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.99 g | 8.61 g | +4% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.30 g | 5.04 g | -35% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 13.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.100 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.082 mg | 0.057 mg | +44% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.203 mg | 0.105 mg | +93% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.433 mg | 1.83 mg | -76% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.314 mg | 0.180 mg | +74% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.032 mg | 0.034 mg | -6% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 15.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +200% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 6.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 29.3 mg | 45.6 mg | -36% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.450 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 34.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.370 mg | 0.360 mg | +3% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 50.0 mg | 34.0 mg | +47% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.900 mg | 2.18 mg | -59% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 39.0 mg | 95.0 mg | -59% |
| Phosphorus, P | 135 mg | 142 mg | -5% |
| Potassium, K | 253 mg | 397 mg | -36% |
| Sodium, Na | 475 mg | 3.00 mg | +15733% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.25 mg | 1.26 mg | -1% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.271 mg | 0.670 mg | -60% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.297 mg | 0.449 mg | -34% |
| Selenium, Se | 3.30 ug | 1.80 ug | +83% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1869 kj | 1782 kj | +5% |
| Ash | 2.23 g | 1.34 g | +66% |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | 69.4 g | -28% |
| Fluoride, F | 2.10 ug | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 5.00 ug | +80% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 19.0 ug | 5.00 ug | +280% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 34.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 116 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 4.00 ug | 7.00 ug | -43% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.370 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 4.70 ug | 2.20 ug | +114% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.164 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.047 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.080 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.146 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.536 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.688 g | 0.010 g | +6780% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.84 g | 3.63 g | +6% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.007 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 3.44 g | 4.70 g | -27% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.036 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.003 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.200 g | 0.037 g | +441% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.10 g | 5.01 g | -38% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.01 g | 1.16 g | -13% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.910 g | 0.942 g | -3% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.104 g | 0.072 g | +44% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.148 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 11.0 mg | 14.0 mg | -21% |
| Theobromine | 126 mg | 231 mg | -45% |
* 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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