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?
Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar — 5.54g vs 4.44g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 517 vs 556 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 | 556 kcal | 517 kcal | +8% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 0.900 g | 1.27 g | -29% |
| Protein | 5.54 g | 4.44 g | +25% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.4 g | 26.1 g | +24% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 60.5 g | 66.0 g | -8% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.50 g | 6.70 g | -3% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 15.6 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.14 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.042 g | |
| Cholesterol | 5.00 mg | 3.00 mg | +67% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 30.0 mg | 34.0 mg | -12% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.13 mg | 2.91 mg | -27% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 31.0 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 51.0 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 502 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 2.00 mg | +200% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.020 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2325 kj | 2163 kj | +7% |
| Ash | 0.670 g | 2.07 g | -68% |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | 53.1 g | -10% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 74.0 IU | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.440 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
* 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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