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?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 4.44g vs 1.78g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Candies, YORK BITES — 394 vs 517 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 | 394 kcal | 517 kcal | -24% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 9.09 g | 1.27 g | +616% |
| Protein | 1.78 g | 4.44 g | -60% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.32 g | 26.1 g | -72% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 81.6 g | 66.0 g | +24% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.00 g | 6.70 g | -70% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.43 g | 15.6 g | -72% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.480 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.042 g | |
| Cholesterol | 1.00 mg | 3.00 mg | -67% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0 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 | 10.0 mg | 34.0 mg | -71% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.940 mg | 2.91 mg | -68% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.00 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 108 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 46.0 mg | 2.00 mg | +2200% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1647 kj | 2163 kj | -24% |
| Ash | 0.170 g | 2.07 g | -92% |
| Total Sugars | 75.0 g | 53.1 g | +41% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 7.00 IU | 74.0 IU | -91% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.100 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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