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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bittersweet chocolate and peas is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bittersweet Chocolate Peas
Protein 9% 26%
Carbohydrates 18% 70%
Fat 73% 4%
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

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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 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 Peas .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .

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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.