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 Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 4.44g vs 0.390g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, STARBURST Sour Fruit Chews — 400 vs 517 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet 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 | 400 kcal | 517 kcal | -23% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 10.9 g | 1.27 g | +757% |
| Protein | 0.390 g | 4.44 g | -91% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.78 g | 26.1 g | -70% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 79.7 g | 66.0 g | +21% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 6.70 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 7.52 g | 15.6 g | -52% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.136 g | 0.042 g | +224% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 3.00 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 56.6 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 0 mg | 34.0 mg | -100% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.010 mg | 2.91 mg | -100% |
| Sodium, Na | 89.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +4350% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1674 kj | 2163 kj | -23% |
| Ash | 0.300 g | 2.07 g | -86% |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | 53.1 g | +6% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 74.0 IU | -100% |
* 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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