Lamb vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Bittersweet chocolate has 47.5 times less cholesterol than lamb.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 127% more calories than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 18% |
| Fat | 64% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 73% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 298% more saturated fat than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bittersweet chocolate has 47.5 times less cholesterol than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Lamb and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Lamb | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 359% more calcium than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 872% more iron than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 145% more potassium than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lamb and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lamb | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 1.07 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: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 130% more calories than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or lamb better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 70% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or lamb contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 360% more calcium than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or lamb contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 870% more iron than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or lamb contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and lamb are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 150% more potassium than lamb - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.