Chocolate Syrup vs. Bittersweet Chocolate

Nutrition comparison of Chocolate Syrup and Bittersweet Chocolate


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

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

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

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chocolate syrup 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: Chocolate Syrup (Beverages, chocolate syrup) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 130% more calories than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 279 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chocolate syrup is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Chocolate syrup has a macronutrient ratio of 3:93:4 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chocolate Syrup Bittersweet Chocolate
Protein 3% 9%
Carbohydrates 93% 18%
Fat 4% 73%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Chocolate syrup is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 56% less carbohydrates than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 65.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 538% more dietary fiber than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chocolate syrup is high in sugar and bittersweet chocolate has 98% less sugar than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 49.7g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 582% more protein than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and chocolate syrup has 98% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.52g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Chocolate syrup and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - chocolate syrup has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Chocolate Syrup Bittersweet Chocolate
Thiamin 0.009 MG 0.147 MG
Riboflavin 0.05 MG 0.1 MG
Niacin 0.322 MG 1.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.013 MG 0.168 MG
Vitamin B6 0.006 MG 0.027 MG
Folate 2 UG 28 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 621% more calcium than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 14mg of calcium.

iron

Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 725% more iron than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 271% more potassium than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 224mg 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,

Chocolate Syrup Bittersweet Chocolate
lutein + zeaxanthin 3 UG 38 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Chocolate Syrup Bittersweet Chocolate
alpha linoleic acid 0.002 G 0.117 G
Total 0.002 G 0.117 G

omega 6s

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

Chocolate Syrup Bittersweet Chocolate
linoleic acid 0.024 G 1.435 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.553 G
Total 0.024 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 Chocolate Syrup or Bittersweet Chocolate .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Chocolate Syrup (Beverages, chocolate syrup) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .

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FAQ

Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 130% more calories than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and chocolate syrup has 279 calories.

Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chocolate syrup is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and chocolate syrup has 65.1g of carbohydrates.

Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate syrup contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 14mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate syrup contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 730% more iron than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 2.1mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or chocolate syrup contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and chocolate syrup are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 270% more potassium than chocolate syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and chocolate syrup has 224mg of potassium.