Crab Meat vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and crab meat are high in calcium, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 47.5 times less cholesterol than crab meat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) 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 crab meat has 87% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:8 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 8% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and crab meat contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 25% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and crab meat has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 47.5 times less cholesterol than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Crab meat has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has 360% more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Crab Meat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and crab meat are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 11% more calcium than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and crab meat are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 220% more potassium than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than crab meat per 100 grams, however, crab meat contains more dha and epa than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.117 G |
| DHA | 0.067 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.101 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.186 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and crab meat has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or crab meat better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 30% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or crab meat contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and crab meat are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 10% more calcium than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or crab meat contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 33 times more iron than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and crab meat are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 220% more potassium than crab meat - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.