Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Cherry Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Cherry 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
cherry tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and cherry tomato:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and cherry tomato are high in potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cherry tomato contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate.
- Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and cherry tomato has 98% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cherry tomato per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for cherry tomato, 24:67:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 67% |
| Fat | 73% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cherry tomato has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 17 times more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and cherry tomato has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and cherry tomato are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cherry tomato has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cherry tomato contains more Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and cherry tomato contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.593 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.186 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 292% more potassium than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cherry 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 cherry tomato per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cherry Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.073 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 Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and cherry tomato has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cherry tomato has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cherry tomato contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 290% more potassium than cherry tomato - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.