Chickpeas vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas 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
chickpeas
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin, however, chickpea contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 291% more calories than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 18% |
| Fat | 14% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 118% more dietary fiber than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 62% more protein than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and chickpea has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chickpea has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chickpeas and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin, however, chickpea contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both chickpeas and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Chickpeas | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 172 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 106% more calcium than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 502% more iron than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 185% more potassium than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg 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,
| Chickpeas | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chickpeas and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chickpeas | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 1.113 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: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 290% more calories than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 110% more calcium than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chickpeas contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 500% more iron than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chickpeas are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 190% more potassium than chickpea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.