Egg vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and egg are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 349% more calories than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 18% |
| Fat | 62% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and egg are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 14% more protein than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and egg has 90% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and bittersweet chocolate has 99% less cholesterol than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and egg has 372mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, egg contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both egg and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of folate.
| Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and egg are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 80% more calcium than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 894% more iron than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 501% more potassium than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg per 100 grams, however, egg contains more dha than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.117 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both egg and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Egg | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 1.558 G | 1.988 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and egg are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 350% more calories than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or egg better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and egg are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 10% more protein than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or egg contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and egg are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 80% more calcium than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or egg contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 890% more iron than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or egg contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 500% more potassium than egg - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.