Beef vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Bittersweet 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
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in calories, iron, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 43 times less cholesterol than beef.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 132% more calories than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and beef has 277 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 62% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and beef contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in protein. Beef has 77% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 340% more saturated fat than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beef has 7.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Bittersweet chocolate has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 43 times less cholesterol than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef has 88mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Beef and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 189% more calcium than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 673% more iron than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 202% more potassium than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.013 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 0.403 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 130% more calories than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and beef has 277 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or beef better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in protein. Beef has 80% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and beef has 25.4g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or beef contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and beef has 35mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or beef contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 670% more iron than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and beef has 2.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or beef contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and beef are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 200% more potassium than beef - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and beef has 275mg of potassium.