Coconut Milk vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk 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 milk
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut milk are high in calcium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coconut milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and coconut milk has 95% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 18% |
| Fat | 60% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut milk has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 67 times more protein than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and coconut milk has 94% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut milk are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 86% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 42 times more potassium than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg 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: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and coconut milk has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 90% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut milk contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coconut milk contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 42 times more potassium than coconut milk - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.