Candies vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Candies 467
Baking chocolate 426
Protein (g)
Candies 8.10
Baking chocolate 3.64
Carbs (g)
Candies 62.7
Baking chocolate 77.4
Fat (g)
Candies 23.0
Baking chocolate 15.6
Fiber (g)
Candies 2.00
Baking chocolate 4.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MARS Almond Bar — 8.10g vs 3.64g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares — 426 vs 467 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 | 426 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.50 g | 1.59 g | +183% |
| Protein | 8.10 g | 3.64 g | +123% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.0 g | 15.6 g | +48% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 62.7 g | 77.4 g | -19% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | 4.00 g | -50% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.27 g | 8.61 g | -16% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.7 g | 5.04 g | +112% |
| Cholesterol | 17.0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.700 mg | 0.100 mg | +600% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.041 mg | 0.057 mg | -28% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.312 mg | 0.105 mg | +197% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.945 mg | 1.83 mg | -48% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.404 mg | 0.180 mg | +124% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.060 mg | 0.034 mg | +76% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 9.00 ug | 5.00 ug | +80% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 37.1 mg | 45.6 mg | -19% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.360 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 15.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 1.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 7.75 mg | 0.360 mg | +2053% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 168 mg | 34.0 mg | +394% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.10 mg | 2.18 mg | -50% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 72.0 mg | 95.0 mg | -24% |
| Phosphorus, P | 234 mg | 142 mg | +65% |
| Potassium, K | 325 mg | 397 mg | -18% |
| Sodium, Na | 170 mg | 3.00 mg | +5567% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.11 mg | 1.26 mg | -12% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.250 mg | 0.670 mg | -63% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.367 mg | 0.449 mg | -18% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.60 ug | 1.80 ug | -11% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1954 kj | 1782 kj | +10% |
| Ash | 1.60 g | 1.34 g | +19% |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | 69.4 g | -25% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 9.00 ug | 5.00 ug | +80% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 9.00 ug | 5.00 ug | +80% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 15.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 51.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 7.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 10.9 ug | 2.20 ug | +395% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.165 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.081 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.054 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.164 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.294 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.637 g | 0.010 g | +6270% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 3.52 g | 3.63 g | -3% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.19 g | 4.70 g | -53% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.215 g | 0.037 g | +481% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 10.3 g | 5.01 g | +106% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.009 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.98 g | 1.16 g | +243% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 3.70 g | 0.942 g | +293% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.261 g | 0.072 g | +263% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.148 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 4.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -71% |
| Theobromine | 29.0 mg | 231 mg | -87% |
* 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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