Cornmeal vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium.
- Cornmeal has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 67% more calories than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and cornmeal has 384 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 18% |
| Fat | 14% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 61% less carbohydrates than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cornmeal has 72.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 77% more dietary fiber than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 45% more protein than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and cornmeal has 9.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and cornmeal has 97% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cornmeal has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cornmeal has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both cornmeal and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Cornmeal | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 34 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and cornmeal has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 482% more iron than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cornmeal has 3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 158% more potassium than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and cornmeal has 322mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cornmeal and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cornmeal | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cornmeal and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cornmeal | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | 0.553 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 1.435 G |
| Total | 2.325 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: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or cornmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 70% more calories than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and cornmeal has 384 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cornmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornmeal is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and cornmeal has 72.9g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cornmeal contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and cornmeal has 6mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cornmeal contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 480% more iron than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cornmeal has 3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cornmeal contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and cornmeal are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 160% more potassium than cornmeal - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and cornmeal has 322mg of potassium.