Candies vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Candies 497
Baking chocolate 502
Protein (g)
Candies 12.5
Baking chocolate 4.78
Carbs (g)
Candies 59.9
Baking chocolate 68.4
Fat (g)
Candies 24.8
Baking chocolate 23.4
Fiber (g)
Candies 3.00
Baking chocolate 2.70
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy — 12.5g vs 4.78g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Candies, REESE'S PIECES Candy — 497 vs 502 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Candies | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 497 kcal | 502 kcal | -1% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.00 g | 1.50 g | -33% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 4.78 g | +161% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.8 g | 23.4 g | +6% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.9 g | 68.4 g | -12% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.00 g | 2.70 g | +11% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.4 g | 14.5 g | +14% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.46 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0.184 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 15.0 mg | -100% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.600 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.180 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.220 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 6.06 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.610 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.110 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 55.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 28.7 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.110 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.990 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 69.0 mg | 116 mg | -41% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.490 mg | 1.23 mg | -60% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 88.0 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 207 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 359 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 194 mg | 68.0 mg | +185% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.15 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.410 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.10 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.800 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2080 kj | 2102 kj | -1% |
| Ash | 1.81 g | 1.78 g | +2% |
| Total Sugars | 53.3 g | 62.5 g | -15% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 55.0 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 55.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 1.00 IU | 224 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.90 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.039 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.639 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.717 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 9.10 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 3.18 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.99 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.750 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.019 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.43 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.88 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.77 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.108 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 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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