Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar are high in calcium and calories.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 69% more calories than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and brown sugar has 380 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brown sugar per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 100% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 71% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and bittersweet chocolate has 99% less sugar than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and brown sugar has 97g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 118 times more protein than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.12g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and brown sugar has less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brown sugar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 22% more calcium than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 524% more potassium than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and brown sugar has 133mg 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or brown sugar contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 70% more calories than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and brown sugar has 380 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or brown sugar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and brown sugar has 98.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or brown sugar contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and brown sugar are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 20% more calcium than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and brown sugar has 83mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or brown sugar contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or brown sugar contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 520% more potassium than brown sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and brown sugar has 133mg of potassium.