Blueberry vs. Bittersweet Chocolate

Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Bittersweet Chocolate


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

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

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

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has 9.9 times less sugar than blueberry.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
  • Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blueberry and bittersweet chocolate 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: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . 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 blueberry has 91% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.

Blueberry Bittersweet Chocolate
Protein 4% 9%
Carbohydrates 91% 18%
Fat 4% 73%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Blueberry has 49% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both bittersweet chocolate and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 592% more dietary fiber than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bittersweet chocolate has 9.9 times less sugar than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.

Protein

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Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and blueberry has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Blueberry and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bittersweet chocolate and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bittersweet chocolate and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Blueberry Bittersweet Chocolate
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.147 MG
Riboflavin 0.041 MG 0.1 MG
Niacin 0.418 MG 1.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.124 MG 0.168 MG
Vitamin B6 0.052 MG 0.027 MG
Folate 6 UG 28 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

iron

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

potassium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 978% more potassium than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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,

Blueberry Bittersweet Chocolate
beta-carotene 32 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 80 UG 38 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Blueberry Bittersweet Chocolate
alpha linoleic acid 0.058 G 0.117 G
Total 0.058 G 0.117 G

omega 6s

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

Blueberry Bittersweet Chocolate
linoleic acid 0.088 G 1.435 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.553 G
Total 0.088 G 1.988 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 Blueberry or Bittersweet Chocolate .

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

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FAQ

Does bittersweet chocolate or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and blueberry has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.

Does bittersweet chocolate or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blueberry has 50% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.

Does bittersweet chocolate or blueberry contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or blueberry contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or blueberry contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 980% more potassium than blueberry - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.