Honey vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Honey and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
honey
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in honey and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and honey are high in calories.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Honey (Honey) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and honey are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 111% more calories than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and honey has 304 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, honey is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Honey has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Honey | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Honey is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 66% less carbohydrates than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 82 times more dietary fiber than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and bittersweet chocolate has 99% less sugar than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and honey has 82.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 46 times more protein than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and honey has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and honey has less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and honey are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both honey and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Honey | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.121 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.068 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.
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 Honey or Bittersweet Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Honey (Honey) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or honey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and honey are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 110% more calories than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and honey has 304 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or honey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, honey is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 70% fewer carbohydrates than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and honey has 82.4g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or honey contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and honey has 6mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or honey contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and honey has 0.42mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or honey contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 14 times more potassium than honey - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and honey has 52mg of potassium.