Fish Sauce vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Fish Sauce and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fish sauce
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fish sauce and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and fish sauce are high in calcium and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Fish sauce has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) 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 fish sauce has 95% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and fish sauce has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fish sauce is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Fish sauce has a macronutrient ratio of 56:44:0 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fish Sauce | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 56% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 18% |
| Fat | ~ | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fish sauce has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and fish sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and fish sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 183% more protein than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and fish sauce has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and fish sauce are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fish sauce and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - fish sauce has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fish sauce and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fish sauce has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fish sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, fish sauce contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both fish sauce and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Fish Sauce | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.012 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 2.313 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.118 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and fish sauce are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 135% more calcium than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and fish sauce are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 188% more potassium than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than fish sauce per 100 grams.
| Fish Sauce | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| DHA | 0.002 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| alpha linoleic acid | ~ | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.117 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: Fish Sauce (Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or fish sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and fish sauce has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and fish sauce has 35 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or fish sauce better for protein?
Bittersweet chocolate is a fantastic source of protein and it has 180% more protein than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and fish sauce has 5.1g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or fish sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fish sauce has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and fish sauce has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or fish sauce contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and fish sauce are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 140% more calcium than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 43mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or fish sauce contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and fish sauce has 0.78mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or fish sauce contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and fish sauce are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 190% more potassium than fish sauce - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and fish sauce has 288mg of potassium.