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 3.64g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares — 426 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 | 426 kcal | +22% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.66 g | 1.59 g | +4% |
| Protein | 5.19 g | 3.64 g | +43% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.5 g | 15.6 g | +108% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.4 g | 77.4 g | -23% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.60 g | 4.00 g | +90% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 19.2 g | 8.61 g | +123% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 5.04 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.093 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 7.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.100 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | — | 0.057 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | — | 0.105 mg | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | — | 1.83 mg | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.180 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.034 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | — | 45.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.360 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 37.0 mg | 34.0 mg | +9% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.18 mg | 2.18 mg | +46% |
| Magnesium, Mg | — | 95.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus, P | — | 142 mg | |
| Potassium, K | — | 397 mg | |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 3.00 mg | +33% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 1.26 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.670 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.449 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | — | 1.80 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2176 kj | 1782 kj | +22% |
| Ash | 1.30 g | 1.34 g | -3% |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | 69.4 g | -33% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 5.00 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 134 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 2.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 3.63 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 4.70 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.037 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 5.01 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 1.16 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.942 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.072 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.148 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic 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 | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 14.0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 231 mg | |
* 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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