Ginger vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 92% more calories than ginger - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:11 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 18% |
| Fat | 11% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% less carbohydrates than ginger - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 18% more dietary fiber than ginger - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 59% more protein than ginger - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and ginger has 92% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ginger and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than ginger - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both ginger and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Ginger | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 13% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 14% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 59% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both ginger and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ginger | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.706 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Ginger or Bittersweet Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 90% more calories than ginger - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or ginger contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 10% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or ginger contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 10% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or ginger contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 60% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.