Pork vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Pork and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
pork
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pork and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 46 times less cholesterol than pork.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate.
- Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 116% more calories than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and pork has 297 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pork is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Pork has a macronutrient ratio of 35:0:65 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pork | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 65% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and pork contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in protein. Pork has 79% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and pork has 25.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 318% more saturated fat than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pork has 7.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 46 times less cholesterol than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pork has 94mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate.
| Pork | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.706 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.22 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.206 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.52 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.391 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 359% more calcium than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and pork has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pork has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 129% more potassium than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and pork has 362mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both pork and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Pork | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.07 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pork and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pork | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.64 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 1.64 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 Pork or Bittersweet Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or pork contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 120% more calories than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and pork has 297 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or pork better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in protein. Pork has 80% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and pork has 25.7g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pork contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and pork has 22mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pork contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pork has 1.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pork contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and pork are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 130% more potassium than pork - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and pork has 362mg of potassium.