Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and tomato:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and tomato are high in potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, tomato contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and tomato has 97% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 75% |
| Fat | 73% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 12 times more dietary fiber than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and tomato has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and tomato are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, tomato contains more Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and tomato contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 910% more calcium than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 63 times more iron than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and tomato are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 250% more potassium than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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,
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 123 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 101 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than tomato per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.08 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and tomato has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tomato has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tomato contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 910% more calcium than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tomato contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 63 times more iron than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tomato contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tomato are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 250% more potassium than tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.