Tumeric vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Tumeric and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tumeric
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tumeric and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 106% more calories than tumeric - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tumeric is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Tumeric has a macronutrient ratio of 12:79:9 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tumeric | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 18% |
| Fat | 9% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 58% less carbohydrates than tumeric - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 37% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 48% more protein than tumeric - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and tumeric has 94% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tumeric has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 10 times more Vitamin E than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and tumeric contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both tumeric and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Tumeric | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 1.35 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.542 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 66% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 216% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 151% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both tumeric and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Tumeric | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Tumeric | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.097 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.672 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 0.769 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: Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 110% more calories than tumeric - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 70% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tumeric contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 220% more iron than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 150% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.