Chicken vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken 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
chicken
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and chicken are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate.
- Chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more dha and dpa than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and chicken are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 240% more calories than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Chicken has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 51% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and chicken contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 63% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and chicken has 90% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken has 107mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and chicken contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate. Both chicken and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Chicken | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.121 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.302 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 7.107 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.327 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.538 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and chicken are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 23% more potassium than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more DHA and DPA than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams. Both chicken and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chicken | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.1 G | 0.117 G |
| DHA | 0.031 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.016 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.155 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chicken and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chicken | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.008 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.818 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 1.826 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: Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and chicken are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 240% more calories than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or chicken better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chicken are high in protein. Chicken has 60% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chicken contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chicken contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chicken contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chicken are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 20% more potassium than chicken - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.