Apricot vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Apricot and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apricot
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apricot and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and apricot are high in potassium.
- Apricot has 61% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate.
- Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 9.1 times less sugar than apricot.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and apricot has 93% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and apricot has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apricot is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Apricot has a macronutrient ratio of 11:83:7 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apricot | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 18% |
| Fat | 7% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apricot has 61% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 730% more dietary fiber than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apricot has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 9.1 times less sugar than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and apricot has 9.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 923% more protein than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and apricot has 1.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and apricot has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apricot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and apricot are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apricot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - apricot has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Apricot has signficantly more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - apricot has 96ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apricot has 0.89mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and apricot contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apricot has 3.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both apricot and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Apricot | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.6 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.24 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 677% more calcium than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and apricot are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 220% more potassium than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and apricot has 259mg 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,
| Apricot | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1094 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | 19 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than apricot per 100 grams.
| Apricot | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.077 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.077 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: Apricot (Apricots, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or apricot contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and apricot has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and apricot has 48 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or apricot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apricot has 60% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and apricot has 11.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or apricot contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and apricot has 13mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or apricot contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and apricot has 0.39mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or apricot contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and apricot are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 220% more potassium than apricot - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and apricot has 259mg of potassium.