Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and yellow corn has 85% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to yellow corn for protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Yellow Corn | |
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| Protein | 9% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 76% |
| Fat | 73% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn has 26% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 592% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 320% more protein than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and yellow corn has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 281% more potassium than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 906 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.586 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and yellow corn has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn has 30% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or yellow corn contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 32 times more calcium than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or yellow corn contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and yellow corn are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 280% more potassium than yellow corn - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.