Raw Beef vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and raw beef are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 38 times less cholesterol than raw beef.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, raw beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw beef are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 93% more calories than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and raw beef has 332 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 82% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and raw beef contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw beef are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate is very similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and raw beef has 14.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw beef are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 175% more saturated fat than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 38 times less cholesterol than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Raw beef and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, raw beef contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both raw beef and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Raw Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 321% more calcium than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw beef has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 961% more iron than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and raw beef has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw beef are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 281% more potassium than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw beef has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both raw beef and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Raw Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than raw beef per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 0.599 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: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw beef contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and raw beef are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 90% more calories than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and raw beef has 332 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw beef contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and raw beef has 24mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw beef contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 960% more iron than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and raw beef has 1.6mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw beef contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw beef are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 280% more potassium than raw beef - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw beef has 218mg of potassium.