Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and carrots:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and carrot has 94% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 87% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot has 66% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 493% more dietary fiber than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and carrot has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and carrots are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, carrot contains more Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and carrots contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 206% more calcium than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and carrots are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 159% more potassium than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 256 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 3477 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than carrot per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.1 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot has 70% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrots contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrots contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrots contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and carrots are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 160% more potassium than carrot - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.