Ice creams vs Baking chocolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Ice creams 251
Baking chocolate 502
Protein (g)
Ice creams 4.72
Baking chocolate 4.78
Carbs (g)
Ice creams 19.8
Baking chocolate 68.4
Fat (g)
Ice creams 17.0
Baking chocolate 23.4
Fiber (g)
Ice creams 0.900
Baking chocolate 2.70
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits — 4.78g vs 4.72g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Ice creams, chocolate, rich — 251 vs 502 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk 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 | Ice creams | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 251 kcal | 502 kcal | -50% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 57.5 g | 1.50 g | +3735% |
| Protein | 4.72 g | 4.78 g | -1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.0 g | 23.4 g | -27% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.8 g | 68.4 g | -71% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.900 g | 2.70 g | -67% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 10.4 g | 14.5 g | -28% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.79 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0.184 g | |
| Cholesterol | 60.0 mg | 15.0 mg | +300% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.500 mg | 0.600 mg | -17% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.167 mg | — | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.182 mg | — | |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.336 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.033 mg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | — | |
| Choline, total | 34.7 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.180 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 201 ug | — | |
| Carotene, beta | 31.0 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.460 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.300 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 142 mg | 116 mg | +22% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.02 mg | 1.23 mg | -17% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.0 mg | — | |
| Phosphorus, P | 115 mg | — | |
| Potassium, K | 238 mg | — | |
| Sodium, Na | 57.0 mg | 68.0 mg | -16% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.640 mg | — | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.175 mg | — | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.173 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 2.10 ug | — | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1049 kj | 2102 kj | -50% |
| Ash | 1.00 g | 1.78 g | -44% |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | 62.5 g | -72% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 198 ug | — | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 713 IU | 224 IU | +218% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 2.00 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 12.0 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.300 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 1.50 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0.517 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0.312 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.188 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.403 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.450 g | — | |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.62 g | — | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 4.41 g | — | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.14 g | — | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.361 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 4.43 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.658 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.409 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.250 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 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 | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 4.00 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 120 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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