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 480
Baking chocolate 472
Protein (g)
Candies 4.20
Baking chocolate 12.1
Carbs (g)
Candies 63.9
Baking chocolate 36.2
Fat (g)
Candies 30.0
Baking chocolate 47.7
Fiber (g)
Candies 5.90
Baking chocolate 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 12.1g vs 4.20g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 472 vs 480 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 | 480 kcal | 472 kcal | +2% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.700 g | 0.900 g | -22% |
| Protein | 4.20 g | 12.1 g | -65% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 30.0 g | 47.7 g | -37% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 63.9 g | 36.2 g | +77% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.90 g | 18.1 g | -67% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 17.8 g | 25.3 g | -30% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.97 g | 9.23 g | +8% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.055 mg | 0.050 mg | +10% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.090 mg | 0.279 mg | -68% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.427 mg | 2.10 mg | -80% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.105 mg | 0.154 mg | -32% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.035 mg | 0.072 mg | -51% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -32% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 22.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.260 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 32.0 mg | 54.0 mg | -41% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.13 mg | 4.15 mg | -25% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 115 mg | 265 mg | -57% |
| Phosphorus, P | 132 mg | 340 mg | -61% |
| Potassium, K | 365 mg | 1166 mg | -69% |
| Sodium, Na | 11.0 mg | 12.0 mg | -8% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.62 mg | 3.68 mg | -56% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.700 mg | 1.91 mg | -63% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.800 mg | 1.65 mg | -52% |
| Selenium, Se | 4.20 ug | 7.90 ug | -47% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2008 kj | 1975 kj | +2% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 3.10 g | -61% |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -32% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 19.0 ug | -32% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 12.0 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 18.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 5.60 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0.130 g | -100% |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 1.59 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 1.27 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 9.45 g | -100% |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.020 g | 3.63 g | -99% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 7.35 g | 6.06 g | +21% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.048 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 10.0 g | 3.16 g | +217% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.267 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.024 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.062 g | 0.050 g | +24% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 9.90 g | 9.18 g | +8% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.966 g | 10.7 g | -91% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.898 g | 10.1 g | -91% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.068 g | 0.600 g | -89% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic 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 | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.063 g | 0.182 g | -65% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.168 g | 0.481 g | -65% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.164 g | 0.471 g | -65% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.257 g | 0.737 g | -65% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.212 g | 0.609 g | -65% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.044 g | 0.125 g | -65% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.052 g | 0.148 g | -65% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.204 g | 0.584 g | -65% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.159 g | 0.456 g | -65% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.254 g | 0.730 g | -65% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.240 g | 0.689 g | -65% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.073 g | 0.210 g | -65% |
| Alanine | 0.196 g | 0.561 g | -65% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.422 g | 1.21 g | -65% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.637 g | 1.83 g | -65% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.190 g | 0.545 g | -65% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.181 g | 0.520 g | -65% |
| Serine | 0.183 g | 0.525 g | -65% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 62.0 mg | 47.0 mg | +32% |
| Theobromine | 486 mg | 1597 mg | -70% |
* 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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