Kumquat vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kumquat
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kumquat and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 9.2 times less sugar than kumquat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kumquat (Kumquats, 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 kumquat has 89% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and kumquat has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kumquat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 18% |
| Fat | 12% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kumquat has 44% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 155% more dietary fiber than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 9.2 times less sugar than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and kumquat has 9.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 662% more protein than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and kumquat has 1.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and kumquat has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kumquat has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin. Both kumquat and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Kumquat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.429 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.208 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 63% more calcium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 346% more potassium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg 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,
| Kumquat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha-carotene | 155 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than kumquat per 100 grams.
| Kumquat | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.124 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.124 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: Kumquat (Kumquats, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
Kumquat g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Bittersweet Chocolate g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and kumquat has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and kumquat has 71 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat has 40% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 60% more calcium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg of potassium.