Strawberries vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and bittersweet chocolate:
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry has 73% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, 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 strawberry has 95% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and strawberry has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 18% |
| Fat | 8% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 73% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 730% more dietary fiber than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and strawberries contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and strawberry has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.67g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and strawberry has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and strawberries are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and strawberries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Both strawberries and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 531% more calcium than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 442% more potassium than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and strawberry has 153mg 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, both strawberries and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or strawberries contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and strawberry has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and strawberry has 32 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or strawberries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 70% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and strawberry has 7.7g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or strawberries contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and strawberry has 16mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or strawberries contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and strawberry has 0.41mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or strawberries contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than strawberry - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and strawberry has 153mg of potassium.