Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Caramel
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Caramel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
caramel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and caramel:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and caramel are high in calcium and calories.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and caramel are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 197% more calories than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and caramel has 216 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to caramel per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for caramel, 2:98:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 98% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Caramel is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% less carbohydrates than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and caramel has 57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Caramel is high in sugar and bittersweet chocolate has 98% less sugar than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and caramel has 57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and caramel has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and caramel has less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and caramel are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caramel and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - caramel has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Caramel has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - caramel has 19ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and caramel contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caramel has 0.05mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, caramel contains more Vitamin B12.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Caramel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 28 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.18 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and caramel are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 106% more calcium than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and caramel has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and caramel has 66mg 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Caramel (Toppings, butterscotch or caramel) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or caramel contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and caramel are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 200% more calories than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and caramel has 216 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or caramel have more carbohydrates?
By weight, caramel is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% fewer carbohydrates than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and caramel has 57g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or caramel contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and caramel are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 110% more calcium than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and caramel has 49mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or caramel contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and caramel does not contain significant amounts.
Does bittersweet chocolate or caramel contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than caramel - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and caramel has 66mg of potassium.