Anchovy vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Anchovy and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
anchovy
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in anchovy and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Anchovy has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 29 times less cholesterol than anchovy.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, anchovy contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 390% more calories than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and anchovy has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, anchovy is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Anchovy has a macronutrient ratio of 65:0:35 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Anchovy | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 65% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 35% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Anchovy has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and anchovy contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and anchovy does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in protein. Anchovy has 42% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and anchovy has 96% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and anchovy has 1.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 29 times less cholesterol than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and anchovy has 60mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Anchovy has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - anchovy has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and anchovy contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and anchovy has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, anchovy contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Anchovy | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.055 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.256 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 14.024 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.645 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.62 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in calcium. Anchovy has 46% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 435% more iron than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 117% more potassium than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, anchovy has more dha, epa and dpa than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.911 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.538 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.029 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.117 G |
| Total | 1.478 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than anchovy per 100 grams.
| Anchovy | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.097 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Anchovy (Fish, anchovy, european, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or anchovy contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 390% more calories than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and anchovy has 131 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or anchovy better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in protein. Anchovy has 40% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and anchovy has 20.4g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or anchovy contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in calcium. Anchovy has 50% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and anchovy has 147mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or anchovy contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 440% more iron than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and anchovy has 3.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or anchovy contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and anchovy are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 120% more potassium than anchovy - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and anchovy has 383mg of potassium.