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?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 4.78g vs 4.28g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies — 475 vs 502 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits 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 | 475 kcal | 502 kcal | -5% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.70 g | 1.50 g | +13% |
| Protein | 4.28 g | 4.78 g | -10% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.3 g | 23.4 g | -17% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 72.4 g | 68.4 g | +6% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | 2.70 g | -26% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.7 g | 14.5 g | -19% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.131 g | 0.184 g | -29% |
| Cholesterol | 12.0 mg | 15.0 mg | -20% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | 0.600 mg | -17% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 90.0 mg | 116 mg | -22% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.860 mg | 1.23 mg | -30% |
| Sodium, Na | 136 mg | 68.0 mg | +100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1987 kj | 2102 kj | -5% |
| Ash | 1.63 g | 1.78 g | -8% |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | 62.5 g | -6% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 167 IU | 224 IU | -25% |
* 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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