Flaxseed Oil vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseed Oil and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseed oil
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseed oil and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Flaxseed oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 38% more calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and flaxseed oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseed oil is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Flaxseed oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseed Oil | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 100% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Flaxseed oil has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 129 times more protein than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and flaxseed oil has 0.11g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 260% more saturated fat than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and flaxseed oil has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both flaxseed oil and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - flaxseed oil has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and flaxseed oil has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and flaxseed oil has 9.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Flaxseed Oil | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and flaxseed oil has 1mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed oil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Flaxseed Oil | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 53.368 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 53.368 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed oil has more linoleic acid than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Flaxseed Oil | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.131 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 14.327 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 14.458 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: Flaxseed Oil (Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or flaxseed oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and flaxseed oil are high in calories. Flaxseed oil has 40% more calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and flaxseed oil has 884 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or flaxseed oil contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and flaxseed oil has 1mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or flaxseed oil contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does bittersweet chocolate or flaxseed oil contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than flaxseed oil - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and flaxseed oil does not contain significant amounts.