Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice are high in potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Carrot juice has 67% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and carrot juice has 94% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrot juice for protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 88% |
| Fat | 73% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Carrot juice has 67% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 14 times more protein than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and carrot juice has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 321% more calcium than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 184% more potassium than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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 | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 333 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 4342 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than carrot juice per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.061 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 Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and carrot juice has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrot juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrot juice contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrot juice contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and carrot juice are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 180% more potassium than carrot juice - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.