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, MARS Almond Bar — 8.10g vs 4.78g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar — 467 vs 502 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond 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 | 467 kcal | 502 kcal | -7% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.50 g | 1.50 g | +200% |
| Protein | 8.10 g | 4.78 g | +69% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.0 g | 23.4 g | -2% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 62.7 g | 68.4 g | -8% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | 2.70 g | -26% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.27 g | 14.5 g | -50% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.7 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.184 g | |
| Cholesterol | 17.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +13% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.700 mg | 0.600 mg | +17% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.041 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.312 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.945 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.404 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.060 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 37.1 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.360 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.75 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 168 mg | 116 mg | +45% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.10 mg | 1.23 mg | -11% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 72.0 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 234 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 325 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 170 mg | 68.0 mg | +150% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.11 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.250 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.367 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1954 kj | 2102 kj | -7% |
| Ash | 1.60 g | 1.78 g | -10% |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | 62.5 g | -17% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 15.0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 51.0 IU | 224 IU | -77% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 10.9 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.165 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.081 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.054 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.164 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.294 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.637 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.52 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.19 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.215 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.3 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.009 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.98 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.70 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.261 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 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 | 4.00 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 29.0 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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