Candies vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Candies 474
Baking chocolate 472
Protein (g)
Candies 8.66
Baking chocolate 12.1
Carbs (g)
Candies 61.6
Baking chocolate 36.2
Fat (g)
Candies 23.4
Baking chocolate 47.7
Fiber (g)
Candies 2.90
Baking chocolate 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 12.1g vs 8.66g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 472 vs 474 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid 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 | 474 kcal | 472 kcal | = |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.10 g | 0.900 g | +356% |
| Protein | 8.66 g | 12.1 g | -28% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.4 g | 47.7 g | -51% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 61.6 g | 36.2 g | +70% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.90 g | 18.1 g | -84% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.23 g | 25.3 g | -67% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 8.94 g | 9.23 g | -3% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 4.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.400 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.130 mg | 0.050 mg | +160% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.100 mg | 0.279 mg | -64% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.57 mg | 2.10 mg | +70% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.420 mg | 0.154 mg | +173% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.070 mg | 0.072 mg | -3% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 39.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +105% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 1.00 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 61.0 mg | 54.0 mg | +13% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.960 mg | 4.15 mg | -77% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 48.0 mg | 265 mg | -82% |
| Phosphorus, P | 130 mg | 340 mg | -62% |
| Potassium, K | 284 mg | 1166 mg | -76% |
| Sodium, Na | 330 mg | 12.0 mg | +2650% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.940 mg | 3.68 mg | -74% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.180 mg | 1.91 mg | -91% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | 1.65 mg | -100% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 7.90 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1985 kj | 1975 kj | +1% |
| Ash | 2.01 g | 3.10 g | -35% |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 39.0 ug | 19.0 ug | +105% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 19.0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 40.0 IU | 12.0 IU | +233% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0.130 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 1.59 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 1.27 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 9.45 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 3.63 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 6.06 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 3.16 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.050 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 9.18 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 4.33 g | 10.7 g | -60% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 10.1 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.600 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.182 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.481 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.471 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.737 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.609 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.125 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.148 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.584 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.456 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.730 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.689 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.210 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.561 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.21 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 1.83 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.545 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.520 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.525 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 47.0 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | — | 1597 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +2650% in Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) +173% in Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats Thiamin (Vitamin B1) +160% in Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats Biotin (Vitamin B7) +105% in Candies, REESE'S, FAST BREAK, milk chocolate peanut butter and soft nougats
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