Black Coffee vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and bittersweet chocolate:
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Black coffee has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black coffee has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and black coffee contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 46 times more protein than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and black coffee has less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and black coffee are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black coffee and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Black Coffee | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 869 times more iron than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or black coffee better for protein?
Bittersweet chocolate is a fantastic source of protein and it has 46 times more protein than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black coffee has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black coffee contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 49 times more calcium than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black coffee contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 869 times more iron than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or black coffee contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than black coffee - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.