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, DOVE Dark Chocolate — 5.19g vs 4.44g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 517 vs 520 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Dark Chocolate 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 | 520 kcal | 517 kcal | +1% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.66 g | 1.27 g | +31% |
| Protein | 5.19 g | 4.44 g | +17% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.5 g | 26.1 g | +24% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.4 g | 66.0 g | -10% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.60 g | 6.70 g | +13% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 19.2 g | 15.6 g | +23% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.093 g | 0.042 g | +121% |
| Cholesterol | 7.00 mg | 3.00 mg | +133% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 37.0 mg | 34.0 mg | +9% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.18 mg | 2.91 mg | +9% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 2.00 mg | +100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2176 kj | 2163 kj | +1% |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 2.07 g | -37% |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | 53.1 g | -13% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 134 IU | 74.0 IU | +81% |
* 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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