Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Kale
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Kale
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
kale
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and kale:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and kale are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Kale has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kale has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Kale (Kale, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and kale has 95% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and kale has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kale per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for kale, 27:41:32 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Kale | |
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| Protein | 9% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 41% |
| Fat | 73% | 32% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kale has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and kale has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and kale are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 305% more dietary fiber than kale - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kale has 4.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and kale contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and kale has 0.99g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 390% more protein than kale - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and kale has 2.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and kale has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kale has 0.18g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and kale are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kale does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - kale has 93.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - kale has 241ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and kale contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kale has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kale is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 39 times more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kale has 389.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kale has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and kale contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.347 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 1.18 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.37 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and kale are high in calcium. Kale has 151% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and kale has 254mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 988% more iron than kale - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and kale has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and kale are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 139% more potassium than kale - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and kale has 348mg 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,
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 6261 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 2873 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kale has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.378 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.378 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than kale per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Kale | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.291 G |
| Total | 1.435 G | 0.294 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 Bittersweet Chocolate or Kale .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Kale (Kale, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or kale contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and kale has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and kale has 35 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kale have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kale has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and kale has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kale contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and kale are high in calcium. Kale has 150% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and kale has 254mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kale contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 990% more iron than kale - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and kale has 1.6mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kale contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and kale are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 140% more potassium than kale - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and kale has 348mg of potassium.