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 Milk Chocolate — 5.94g vs 4.44g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 517 vs 546 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk 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 | 546 kcal | 517 kcal | +6% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.61 g | 1.27 g | +27% |
| Protein | 5.94 g | 4.44 g | +34% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.7 g | 26.1 g | +21% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.8 g | 66.0 g | -9% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.40 g | 6.70 g | -64% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 19.2 g | 15.6 g | +23% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.246 g | 0.042 g | +486% |
| Cholesterol | 18.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +500% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.800 mg | 0 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 160 mg | 34.0 mg | +371% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.11 mg | 2.91 mg | -62% |
| Sodium, Na | 63.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +3050% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2282 kj | 2163 kj | +6% |
| Ash | 0.950 g | 2.07 g | -54% |
| Total Sugars | 55.5 g | 53.1 g | +4% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 292 IU | 74.0 IU | +295% |
* 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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