Turkey vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Turkey 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
turkey
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in turkey and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and turkey are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and turkey are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 240% more calories than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, turkey is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Turkey has a macronutrient ratio of 63:0:37 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Turkey | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 63% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 37% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and turkey contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 99% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and turkey has 93% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and turkey has 109mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than bittersweet chocolate - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Turkey | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.281 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 9.573 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.948 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 621% more calcium than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and turkey are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 247% more potassium than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both turkey and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Turkey | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.108 G | 0.117 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.008 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.129 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both turkey and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Turkey | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.873 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 1.88 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: Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and turkey are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 240% more calories than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or turkey better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 100% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or turkey contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or turkey contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or turkey contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and turkey are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 250% more potassium than turkey - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.