Beef vs. White Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and White Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
white chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and white chocolate:
- Both white chocolate and beef are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- White chocolate has 3.1 times less cholesterol than beef.
- White chocolate is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and White Chocolate (Candies, white chocolate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white chocolate and beef are high in calories. White chocolate has 95% more calories than beef - white chocolate has 539 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to white chocolate per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for white chocolate, 4:43:53 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 43% |
| Fat | 62% | 53% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White chocolate is high in carbohydrates and beef has less carbohydrates than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
White chocolate has more dietary fiber than beef - white chocolate has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
White chocolate is high in sugar and beef has less sugar than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 332% more protein than white chocolate - white chocolate has 5.9g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white chocolate and beef are high in saturated fat. White chocolate has 164% more saturated fat than beef - white chocolate has 19.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
White chocolate has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and white chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
White chocolate has 3.1 times less cholesterol than beef - white chocolate has 21mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef has 88mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White chocolate and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - white chocolate has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
White chocolate and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - white chocolate has 9ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and white chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White chocolate and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white chocolate has 0.96mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White chocolate and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white chocolate has 9.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and white chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Beef | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.282 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.608 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 0.56 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 469% more calcium than beef - white chocolate has 199mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 838% more iron than white chocolate - white chocolate has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both white chocolate and beef are high in potassium. White chocolate has a little more potassium (4%) than beef by weight - white chocolate has 286mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beef and white chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beef | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.103 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.103 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white chocolate has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | White Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.91 G |
| Total | 0.403 G | 0.914 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and White Chocolate (Candies, white chocolate) .
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FAQ
Does white chocolate or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white chocolate and beef are high in calories. White chocolate has 100% more calories than beef - white chocolate has 539 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is white chocolate or beef better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 330% more protein than white chocolate - white chocolate has 5.9g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does white chocolate or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white chocolate is high in carbohydrates and beef has fewer carbohydrates than white chocolate - white chocolate has 59.2g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does white chocolate or beef contain more calcium?
White chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 470% more calcium than beef - white chocolate has 199mg of calcium in 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
Does white chocolate or beef contain more potassium?
Both white chocolate and beef are high in potassium. White chocolate has a little more potassium ( 0%) than beef by weight - white chocolate has 286mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.