Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and beets:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and beets are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Beet has 66% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 6.4 times less sugar than beet.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, beet contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and beet has 93% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and beet has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to beets per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 83% |
| Fat | 73% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beet has 66% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and beets are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 493% more dietary fiber than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 6.4 times less sugar than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and beet has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 789% more protein than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and beet has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beet has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and beets are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beets and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, beet contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and beets contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 531% more calcium than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and beets are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 155% more potassium than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | ~ |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than beet per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.055 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Beets (Beets, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or beets contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and beet has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and beet has 43 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or beets have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beet has 70% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or beets contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or beets contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or beets contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and beets are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 160% more potassium than beet - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.