Chocolate vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Chocolate 598
Baking chocolate 502
Protein (g)
Chocolate 7.79
Baking chocolate 4.78
Carbs (g)
Chocolate 45.9
Baking chocolate 68.4
Fat (g)
Chocolate 42.6
Baking chocolate 23.4
Fiber (g)
Chocolate 10.9
Baking chocolate 2.70
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids — 7.79g vs 4.78g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 502 vs 598 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids 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 | Chocolate | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 598 kcal | 502 kcal | +19% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 1.37 g | 1.50 g | -9% |
| Protein | 7.79 g | 4.78 g | +63% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 42.6 g | 23.4 g | +82% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 45.9 g | 68.4 g | -33% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.9 g | 2.70 g | +304% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 24.5 g | 14.5 g | +69% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 12.8 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.030 g | 0.184 g | -84% |
| Cholesterol | 3.00 mg | 15.0 mg | -80% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0.600 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.034 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.078 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.05 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.418 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.038 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.280 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 19.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 7.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.590 mg | — | |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | 0 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 73.0 mg | 116 mg | -37% |
| Iron, Fe | 11.9 mg | 1.23 mg | +867% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 228 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 308 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 715 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 20.0 mg | 68.0 mg | -71% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.31 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 1.77 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.95 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 6.80 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2504 kj | 2102 kj | +19% |
| Ash | 2.32 g | 1.78 g | +30% |
| Total Sugars | 24.0 g | 62.5 g | -62% |
| Sucrose | 24.0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0 g | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 1.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 39.0 IU | 224 IU | -83% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 27.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 9.19 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0.290 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0.140 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 7.30 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.014 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.008 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.006 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.045 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.017 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.078 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 10.1 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.086 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 13.6 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.408 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.068 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0.038 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.004 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.106 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.104 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 12.7 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 12.6 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.020 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.26 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.22 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 1.21 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.004 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.034 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.034 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.001 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | 0.004 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 | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.025 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.002 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.023 g | — | |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.005 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.005 g | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 31.0 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 12.0 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 86.0 mg | — | |
| Caffeine | 80.0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 802 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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