Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Zucchini
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Zucchini
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
zucchini
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and zucchini:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and zucchini are high in potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, zucchini contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Zucchini has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and zucchini has 97% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and zucchini has 17 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to zucchini per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for zucchini, 24:62:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 62% |
| Fat | 73% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Zucchini has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 15 times more dietary fiber than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and zucchini contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and zucchini has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and zucchini has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and zucchini has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and zucchini are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and zucchini does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Zucchini has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and zucchini contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin, however, zucchini contains more Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and zucchini contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.451 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.163 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 531% more calcium than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and zucchini has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and zucchini are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 218% more potassium than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg 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 | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 2125 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 120 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both bittersweet chocolate and zucchini contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 zucchini per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Zucchini | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.03 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.031 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or zucchini contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and zucchini has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and zucchini has 17 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or zucchini have more carbohydrates?
By weight, zucchini has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and zucchini has 3.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or zucchini contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and zucchini has 16mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or zucchini contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and zucchini has 0.37mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or zucchini contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and zucchini are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 220% more potassium than zucchini - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and zucchini has 261mg of potassium.