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 Chocolate Bar — 5.81g vs 4.78g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 502 vs 539 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA 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 | 539 kcal | 502 kcal | +7% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.700 g | 1.50 g | -53% |
| Protein | 5.81 g | 4.78 g | +22% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 29.3 g | 23.4 g | +25% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 63.0 g | 68.4 g | -8% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 8.70 g | 2.70 g | +222% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.7 g | 14.5 g | +9% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0.184 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 15.0 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 42.6 mg | 0.600 mg | +7000% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.36 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 273 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 4.09 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 12.3 mg | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 1164 mg | 116 mg | +903% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.47 mg | 1.23 mg | +182% |
| Sodium, Na | 7.00 mg | 68.0 mg | -90% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2255 kj | 2102 kj | +7% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 1.78 g | -33% |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | 62.5 g | -37% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 273 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 31.0 IU | 224 IU | -86% |
* 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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