Green Tea vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Green Tea and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green tea
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green tea and bittersweet chocolate:
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Green tea has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) 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 green tea has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and green tea has 1 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green tea is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Green tea has a macronutrient ratio of 100:0:0 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Tea | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 100% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green tea has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and green tea contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 64 times more protein than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and green tea has less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and green tea are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both green tea and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Green Tea | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.007 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.058 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.03 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 869 times more iron than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 102 times more potassium than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.
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: Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or green tea contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and green tea has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and green tea has 1 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or green tea better for protein?
Bittersweet chocolate is a fantastic source of protein and it has 64 times more protein than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and green tea has 0.22g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or green tea contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Does bittersweet chocolate or green tea contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 869 times more iron than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and green tea has 0.02mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or green tea contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 102 times more potassium than green tea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and green tea has 8mg of potassium.