Fried Egg vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg 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
fried egg
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and fried egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more dha than bittersweet chocolate.
- Fried egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and fried egg are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 228% more calories than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and fried egg has 196 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to bittersweet chocolate for fat. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 18% |
| Fat | 70% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fried egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.83g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fried egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and fried egg contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and fried egg has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and fried egg are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a little more protein (5%) than fried egg by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fried egg has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and fried egg has 87% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and bittersweet chocolate has 100% less cholesterol than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and fried egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, fried egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both fried egg and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of folate.
| Fried Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and fried egg are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 63% more calcium than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 821% more iron than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 446% more potassium than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg 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,
| Fried Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 543 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more DHA than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams. Both fried egg and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Fried Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.117 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both fried egg and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Fried Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 2.784 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: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or fried egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and fried egg are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 230% more calories than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and fried egg has 196 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or fried egg contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and fried egg are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 60% more calcium than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and fried egg has 62mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or fried egg contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 820% more iron than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and fried egg has 1.9mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or fried egg contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than fried egg - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and fried egg has 152mg of potassium.