Syrups 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)
Syrups 153
Baking chocolate 426
Protein (g)
Syrups 1.40
Baking chocolate 3.64
Carbs (g)
Syrups 34.6
Baking chocolate 77.4
Fat (g)
Syrups 0.970
Baking chocolate 15.6
Fiber (g)
Syrups 0
Baking chocolate 4.00
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Baking chocolate, mexican, squares — 3.64g vs 1.40g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup — 153 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 | Syrups | Baking chocolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 153 kcal | 426 kcal | -64% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 62.2 g | 1.59 g | +3809% |
| Protein | 1.40 g | 3.64 g | -62% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.970 g | 15.6 g | -94% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 34.6 g | 77.4 g | -55% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 4.00 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 8.61 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0 g | 5.04 g | -100% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.100 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.008 mg | 0.057 mg | -86% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.040 mg | 0.105 mg | -62% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.178 mg | 1.83 mg | -90% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.019 mg | 0.180 mg | -89% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.009 mg | 0.034 mg | -74% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 2.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -60% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 0.800 mg | 45.6 mg | -98% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.010 mg | 0.360 mg | -97% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 11.0 mg | 34.0 mg | -68% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 2.18 mg | -100% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36.0 mg | 95.0 mg | -62% |
| Phosphorus, P | 54.0 mg | 142 mg | -62% |
| Potassium, K | 187 mg | 397 mg | -53% |
| Sodium, Na | 100 mg | 3.00 mg | +3233% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.480 mg | 1.26 mg | -62% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.276 mg | 0.670 mg | -59% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.278 mg | 0.449 mg | -38% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.20 ug | 1.80 ug | -33% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 638 kj | 1782 kj | -64% |
| Ash | 0.910 g | 1.34 g | -32% |
| Total Sugars | 28.6 g | 69.4 g | -59% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 2.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -60% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 2.00 ug | 5.00 ug | -60% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 3.00 ug | 7.00 ug | -57% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0.200 ug | 2.20 ug | -91% |
| 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 g | 0.010 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0 g | 3.63 g | -100% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 4.70 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.037 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0 g | 5.01 g | -100% |
| 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 | 0 g | 1.16 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.942 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.072 g | -100% |
| 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 | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 6.00 mg | 14.0 mg | -57% |
| Theobromine | 195 mg | 231 mg | -16% |
* 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 +3233% in Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup Fiber, total dietary -100% in Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid -100% in Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup Iron, Fe -100% in Syrups, chocolate, HERSHEY'S Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup
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