Figs vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, fig contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Fig has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) 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 fig has 88% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 18% |
| Fat | 3% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fig has 33% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and figs are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 472% more dietary fiber than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less sugar than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and fig has 16.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and fig has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and figs are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, fig contains more Vitamin B6. Both figs and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Figs | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 189% more calcium than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and figs are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 258% more potassium than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg 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, fig has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 9 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.144 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: Figs (Figs, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and fig has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fig has 30% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or figs contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or figs contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or figs contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and figs are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 260% more potassium than fig - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.