Frostings vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Frostings 413
Baking chocolate 426
Protein (g)
Frostings 0.340
Baking chocolate 3.64
Carbs (g)
Frostings 74.3
Baking chocolate 77.4
Fat (g)
Frostings 12.7
Baking chocolate 15.6
Fiber (g)
Frostings 0.100
Baking chocolate 4.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares — 3.64g vs 0.340g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine — 413 vs 426 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares 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 | Frostings | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 413 kcal | 426 kcal | -3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 12.2 g | 1.59 g | +666% |
| Protein | 0.340 g | 3.64 g | -91% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 12.7 g | 15.6 g | -18% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 74.3 g | 77.4 g | -4% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.100 g | 4.00 g | -97% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.74 g | 8.61 g | -80% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.94 g | 5.04 g | -22% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.100 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.001 mg | 0.057 mg | -98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.006 mg | 0.105 mg | -94% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.003 mg | 1.83 mg | -100% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.015 mg | 0.180 mg | -92% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.002 mg | 0.034 mg | -94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 45.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.010 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 80.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 91.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.360 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 6.00 mg | 34.0 mg | -82% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.010 mg | 2.18 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 95.0 mg | -98% |
| Phosphorus, P | 6.00 mg | 142 mg | -96% |
| Potassium, K | 10.0 mg | 397 mg | -97% |
| Sodium, Na | 114 mg | 3.00 mg | +3700% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.010 mg | 1.26 mg | -99% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.028 mg | 0.670 mg | -96% |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.449 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.600 ug | 1.80 ug | -67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1728 kj | 1782 kj | -3% |
| Ash | 0.470 g | 1.34 g | -65% |
| Total Sugars | — | 69.4 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 0 ug | 5.00 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 73.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 393 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 7.00 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 2.20 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.022 g | 0.010 g | +120% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 1.07 g | 3.63 g | -71% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.650 g | 4.70 g | -86% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.037 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.94 g | 5.01 g | -21% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.80 g | 1.16 g | +141% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.68 g | 0.942 g | +184% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.121 g | 0.072 g | +68% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0.148 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.002 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.011 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.014 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.037 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.006 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.006 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.015 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.012 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.017 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.013 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.018 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.023 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.061 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.009 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.028 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.014 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | — | 14.0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 231 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +3700% in Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine Niacin (Vitamin B3) -100% in Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine Biotin (Vitamin B7) -100% in Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine
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