Raw Pork vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Raw 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
raw pork
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw pork and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and raw pork are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 35 times less cholesterol than raw pork.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Raw pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate.
- Raw pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw pork are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 144% more calories than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and raw pork has 263 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw pork is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to bittersweet chocolate for fat. Raw pork has a macronutrient ratio of 26:0:74 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Pork | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 74% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and raw pork contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw pork are high in protein. Raw pork has 18% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and raw pork has 16.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw pork are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 310% more saturated fat than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 35 times less cholesterol than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - raw pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate.
| Raw Pork | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.732 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.235 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 4.338 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.668 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.383 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 621% more calcium than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw pork has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and raw pork has 0.88mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw pork are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 189% more potassium than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw pork has 287mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both raw pork and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Raw 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 raw pork and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Raw Pork | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.67 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 1.67 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: Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw pork contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and raw pork are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 140% more calories than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and raw pork has 263 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw pork contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and raw pork has 14mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw pork contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and raw pork has 0.88mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or raw pork contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and raw pork are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 190% more potassium than raw pork - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw pork has 287mg of potassium.