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Candies vs Baking chocolate

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

Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Candies 500
Baking chocolate 502

Protein (g)

Candies 5.00
Baking chocolate 4.78

Carbs (g)

Candies 67.0
Baking chocolate 68.4

Fat (g)

Candies 26.0
Baking chocolate 23.4

Fiber (g)

Candies 1.90
Baking chocolate 2.70

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Candies, NESTLE, CRUNCH Bar and Dessert Topping — 5.00g vs 4.78g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Candies, NESTLE, CRUNCH Bar and Dessert Topping — 500 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
Energy
Energy 500 kcal 502 kcal
Macronutrients
Water 0.650 g 1.50 g
Protein 5.00 g 4.78 g
Total lipid (fat) 26.0 g 23.4 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 67.0 g 68.4 g
Fiber, total dietary 1.90 g 2.70 g
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated 16.0 g 14.5 g
Fatty acids, total trans 0.137 g 0.184 g
Cholesterol 13.0 mg 15.0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.500 mg 0.600 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 100 mg 116 mg
Iron, Fe 0.700 mg 1.23 mg
Potassium, K 305 mg —
Sodium, Na 150 mg 68.0 mg
Other Nutrients
Energy 2092 kj 2102 kj
Ash 1.35 g 1.78 g
Total Sugars 55.0 g 62.5 g
Vitamin A, IU 107 IU 224 IU
Caffeine 30.0 mg —
Theobromine 168 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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