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Candies vs Baking chocolate

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Almond bar is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Candies 472
Baking chocolate 517

Protein (g)

Candies 5.40
Baking chocolate 4.44

Carbs (g)

Candies 64.7
Baking chocolate 66.0

Fat (g)

Candies 22.4
Baking chocolate 26.1

Fiber (g)

Candies 2.60
Baking chocolate 6.70

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Almond bar — 5.40g vs 4.44g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS Almond bar — 472 vs 517 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS 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
Energy
Energy 472 kcal 517 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 5.45 g 1.27 g
Protein 5.40 g 4.44 g
Total lipid (fat) 22.4 g 26.1 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 64.7 g 66.0 g
Fiber, total dietary 2.60 g 6.70 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated 8.53 g 15.6 g
Fatty acids, total trans 0.210 g 0.042 g
Cholesterol 13.0 mg 3.00 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.700 mg 0 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 132 mg 34.0 mg
Iron, Fe 0.850 mg 2.91 mg
Sodium, Na 156 mg 2.00 mg
Other Nutrients
Energy 1974 kj 2163 kj
Ash 1.50 g 2.07 g
Total Sugars 53.9 g 53.1 g
Vitamin A, IU 166 IU 74.0 IU

* 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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