Mint vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Mint and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mint
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mint and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein.
- Mint has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) 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 mint has 89% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mint is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Mint has a macronutrient ratio of 18:72:10 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mint | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 18% |
| Fat | 10% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mint has 48% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 108% more dietary fiber than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and mint contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 282% more protein than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and mint has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mint does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mint has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both mint and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Mint | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.266 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 1.706 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 114 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 141% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 243% more iron than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 46% more potassium than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mint has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Mint | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.435 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.
| Mint | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 1.988 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 Mint or Bittersweet Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mint (Peppermint, fresh) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and mint has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mint has 50% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or mint contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in calcium. Mint has 140% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or mint contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 240% more iron than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or mint contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and mint are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 50% more potassium than mint - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.