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 3.82g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, MILKY WAY Caramels. dark chocolate covered — 458 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 | 458 kcal | 502 kcal | -9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 6.99 g | 1.50 g | +366% |
| Protein | 3.82 g | 4.78 g | -20% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 20.4 g | 23.4 g | -13% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 67.6 g | 68.4 g | -1% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.80 g | 2.70 g | +4% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 13.8 g | 14.5 g | -5% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.274 g | 0.184 g | +49% |
| Cholesterol | 17.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +13% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.400 mg | 0.600 mg | -33% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 83.0 mg | 116 mg | -28% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.20 mg | 1.23 mg | -2% |
| Sodium, Na | 246 mg | 68.0 mg | +262% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1915 kj | 2102 kj | -9% |
| Ash | 1.08 g | 1.78 g | -39% |
| Total Sugars | 54.1 g | 62.5 g | -14% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 246 IU | 224 IU | +10% |
* 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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