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, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Blueberry and Almond Chocolate Bar — 6.35g vs 4.78g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 502 vs 525 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Blueberry and Almond Chocolate Bar 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 | 525 kcal | 502 kcal | +5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.90 g | 1.50 g | +93% |
| Protein | 6.35 g | 4.78 g | +33% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.7 g | 23.4 g | +23% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.4 g | 68.4 g | -12% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 9.10 g | 2.70 g | +237% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.1 g | 14.5 g | -10% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0.184 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 15.0 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 34.2 mg | 0.600 mg | +5600% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.36 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 182 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 2.73 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 9.20 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 985 mg | 116 mg | +749% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.18 mg | 1.23 mg | +159% |
| Sodium, Na | 8.00 mg | 68.0 mg | -88% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2197 kj | 2102 kj | +5% |
| Ash | 1.70 g | 1.78 g | -4% |
| Total Sugars | 39.0 g | 62.5 g | -38% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 182 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 25.0 IU | 224 IU | -89% |
* 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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