Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Asparagus

Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Asparagus


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of bittersweet chocolate versus asparagus (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and asparagus:

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Asparagus has more Vitamin B6.
  • Asparagus has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
  • Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of bittersweet chocolate and asparagus is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and asparagus has 97% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and asparagus has 20 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to asparagus per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for asparagus, 35:62:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Bittersweet Chocolate Asparagus
Protein 9% 35%
Carbohydrates 18% 62%
Fat 73% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Asparagus has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 690% more dietary fiber than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bittersweet chocolate and asparagus contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 551% more protein than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and asparagus has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and asparagus has 0.04g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and asparagus does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Asparagus has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - asparagus has 5.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Asparagus has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - asparagus has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bittersweet chocolate and asparagus contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and asparagus has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Asparagus has 329% more Vitamin K than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and asparagus has 41.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Asparagus has more Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Bittersweet Chocolate Asparagus
Thiamin 0.147 MG 0.143 MG
Riboflavin 0.1 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 1.355 MG 0.978 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.168 MG 0.274 MG
Vitamin B6 0.027 MG 0.091 MG
Folate 28 UG 52 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 321% more calcium than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and asparagus has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 713% more iron than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 311% more potassium than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and asparagus has 202mg 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 Asparagus
lutein + zeaxanthin 38 UG 710 UG
beta-carotene ~ 449 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 9 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than asparagus per 100 grams.

Bittersweet Chocolate Asparagus
alpha linoleic acid 0.117 G 0.01 G
Total 0.117 G 0.01 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than asparagus per 100 grams.

Bittersweet Chocolate Asparagus
other omega 6 0.553 G ~
linoleic acid 1.435 G 0.04 G
Total 1.988 G 0.04 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 Asparagus .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Asparagus (Asparagus, raw) .

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FAQ

Does bittersweet chocolate or asparagus contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and asparagus has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and asparagus has 20 calories.

Is bittersweet chocolate or asparagus better for protein?
Bittersweet chocolate is a fantastic source of protein and it has 550% more protein than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and asparagus has 2.2g of protein.

Does bittersweet chocolate or asparagus have more carbohydrates?
By weight, asparagus has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and asparagus has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

Does bittersweet chocolate or asparagus contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and asparagus has 24mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or asparagus contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 710% more iron than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and asparagus has 2.1mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or asparagus contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and asparagus are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 310% more potassium than asparagus - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and asparagus has 202mg of potassium.