Frostings 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)
Frostings 244
Baking chocolate 472
Protein (g)
Frostings 1.50
Baking chocolate 12.1
Carbs (g)
Frostings 62.6
Baking chocolate 36.2
Fat (g)
Frostings 0
Baking chocolate 47.7
Fiber (g)
Frostings 0
Baking chocolate 18.1
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid — 12.1g vs 1.50g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix, prepared with water — 244 vs 472 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 | Frostings | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 244 kcal | 472 kcal | -48% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 35.2 g | 0.900 g | +3811% |
| Protein | 1.50 g | 12.1 g | -88% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0 g | 47.7 g | -100% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 62.6 g | 36.2 g | +73% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 18.1 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 25.3 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 9.23 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.001 mg | 0.050 mg | -98% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.026 mg | 0.279 mg | -91% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.660 mg | 2.10 mg | -69% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.034 mg | 0.154 mg | -78% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.001 mg | 0.072 mg | -99% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -89% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.010 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 1.00 ug | -100% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 4.00 mg | 54.0 mg | -93% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.060 mg | 4.15 mg | -99% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 2.00 mg | 265 mg | -99% |
| Phosphorus, P | 5.00 mg | 340 mg | -99% |
| Potassium, K | 77.0 mg | 1166 mg | -93% |
| Sodium, Na | 156 mg | 12.0 mg | +1200% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.020 mg | 3.68 mg | -99% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.027 mg | 1.91 mg | -99% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.005 mg | 1.65 mg | -100% |
| Selenium, Se | 2.60 ug | 7.90 ug | -67% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1021 kj | 1975 kj | -48% |
| Ash | 0.600 g | 3.10 g | -81% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -89% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 19.0 ug | -89% |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 12.0 IU | -100% |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0.130 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 1.59 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 1.27 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 9.45 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 3.63 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 6.06 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 3.16 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.050 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 9.18 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 10.7 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 10.1 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.600 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.016 g | 0.182 g | -91% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.065 g | 0.481 g | -86% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.079 g | 0.471 g | -83% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.120 g | 0.737 g | -84% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.100 g | 0.609 g | -84% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.048 g | 0.125 g | -62% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.034 g | 0.148 g | -77% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.083 g | 0.584 g | -86% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.053 g | 0.456 g | -88% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.091 g | 0.730 g | -88% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.092 g | 0.689 g | -87% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.032 g | 0.210 g | -85% |
| Alanine | 0.100 g | 0.561 g | -82% |
| Aspartic acid | 0.151 g | 1.21 g | -88% |
| Glutamic acid | 0.203 g | 1.83 g | -89% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.102 g | 0.545 g | -81% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.088 g | 0.520 g | -83% |
| Serine | 0.100 g | 0.525 g | -81% |
| Caffeine | — | 47.0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 1597 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 +1200% in Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix, prepared with water Fiber, total dietary -100% in Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix, prepared with water Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix, prepared with water Manganese, Mn -100% in Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix, prepared with water
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