Coconut Cream vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Cream and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut cream
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut cream and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and riboflavin.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Coconut cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 95% more calories than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and coconut cream has 330 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut cream is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Coconut cream has a macronutrient ratio of 4:8:88 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Cream | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 18% |
| Fat | 88% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut cream has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut cream has 6.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 655% more dietary fiber than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 294% more protein than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and coconut cream has 3.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has a little more saturated fat (5%) than coconut cream by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut cream has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and riboflavin. Both coconut cream and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut Cream | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.89 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.261 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 818% more calcium than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 663% more iron than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 155% more potassium than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than coconut cream per 100 grams.
| Coconut Cream | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.379 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.379 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Coconut Cream or Bittersweet Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 100% more calories than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and coconut cream has 330 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut cream contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 11mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut cream contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 660% more iron than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut cream contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut cream are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 160% more potassium than coconut cream - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut cream has 325mg of potassium.