Skim Milk vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 4.5 times less sugar than skim milk.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Skim milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) 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 skim milk has 95% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 18% |
| Fat | 2% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 4.5 times less sugar than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 325% more protein than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and skim milk has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and skim milk are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Skim Milk | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 21% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 579 times more iron than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 432% more potassium than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.002 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and skim milk has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or skim milk better for protein?
Bittersweet chocolate is a fantastic source of protein and it has 330% more protein than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 20% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or skim milk contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 579 times more iron than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or skim milk contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than skim milk - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.