Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Garlic
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Garlic
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
garlic
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and garlic:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Garlic has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate.
- Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Garlic (Garlic, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 331% more calories than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and garlic has 149 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to garlic per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for garlic, 16:82:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 82% |
| Fat | 73% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bittersweet chocolate and garlic contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and garlic has 33.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 690% more dietary fiber than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and garlic has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and garlic contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and garlic has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 125% more protein than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and garlic has 6.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and garlic has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and garlic has 0.09g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and garlic does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Garlic is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - garlic has 31.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Garlic and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - garlic has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and garlic contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and garlic has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and garlic contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and garlic has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Garlic has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.596 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 1.235 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 3 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in calcium. Garlic has 79% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and garlic has 181mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 924% more iron than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and garlic has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 107% more potassium than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and garlic has 401mg 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 | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 16 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.02 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than garlic per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Garlic | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.229 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.229 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 Garlic (Garlic, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or garlic contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 330% more calories than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and garlic has 149 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or garlic have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bittersweet chocolate and garlic contain similar amounts of carbs - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and garlic has 33.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or garlic contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in calcium. Garlic has 80% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and garlic has 181mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or garlic contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 920% more iron than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and garlic has 1.7mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or garlic contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and garlic are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 110% more potassium than garlic - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and garlic has 401mg of potassium.