Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and peas:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 5.2 times less sugar than pea.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Pea has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and pea has 87% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to peas per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 69% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pea has 49% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and peas are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 191% more dietary fiber than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 5.2 times less sugar than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 164% more protein than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and pea has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and peas are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pea has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and peas contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 304% more calcium than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and peas are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 240% more potassium than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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 | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 2477 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pea per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than pea per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.152 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and pea has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pea has 50% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or peas contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or peas contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or peas contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and peas are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 240% more potassium than pea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.