Cornstarch vs. Semisweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Semisweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
semisweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and semisweet chocolate:
- Both semisweet chocolate and cornstarch are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Semisweet chocolate has signficantly more calcium than cornstarch.
- Semisweet chocolate is a great source of iron.
- Semisweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both semisweet chocolate and cornstarch are high in calories. Semisweet chocolate has 36% more calories than cornstarch - semisweet chocolate has 517 calories per 100 grams and cornstarch has 381 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to semisweet chocolate for protein. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for semisweet chocolate, 3:51:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Semisweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 51% |
| Fat | ~ | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both semisweet chocolate and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 38% more carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 66g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Semisweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 644% more dietary fiber than cornstarch - semisweet chocolate has 6.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Semisweet chocolate is high in sugar and cornstarch has less sugar than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 53.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Semisweet chocolate has 16 times more protein than cornstarch - semisweet chocolate has 4.4g of protein per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Semisweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and cornstarch has 100% less saturated fat than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 15.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both semisweet chocolate and cornstarch are low in trans fat - semisweet chocolate has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both semisweet chocolate and cornstarch are low in cholesterol - semisweet chocolate has 3mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Semisweet chocolate has more Vitamin A than cornstarch - semisweet chocolate has 22.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Minerals
calcium
Semisweet chocolate has signficantly more calcium than cornstarch - semisweet chocolate has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornstarch has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Semisweet chocolate is a great source of iron and it has 519% more iron than cornstarch - semisweet chocolate has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Cornstarch and semisweet chocolate contain similar amounts of potassium - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does semisweet chocolate or cornstarch contain more calories in 100 grams?Both semisweet chocolate and cornstarch are high in calories. Semisweet chocolate has 40% more calories than cornstarch - semisweet chocolate has 517 calories in 100g and cornstarch has 381 calories.
Does semisweet chocolate or cornstarch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both semisweet chocolate and cornstarch are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 40% more carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 66g of carbs for 100g and cornstarch has 91.3g of carbohydrates.