Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Sprouted 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
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 418% more calories than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 72% |
| Fat | 73% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 63% more protein than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 181% more calcium than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 670% more iron than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 118% more potassium than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.265 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 Sprouted Peas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 420% more calories than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 670% more iron than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 120% more potassium than sprouted pea - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.