Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and cucumber:
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cucumber has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and cucumber has 98% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and cucumber has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 80% |
| Fat | 73% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 32 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and cucumber contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and cucumber has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 21 times more protein than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.65g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and cucumber has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and cucumber are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and cucumber contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and cucumber contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 531% more calcium than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 465% more potassium than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and cucumber has 147mg 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 bittersweet chocolate and cucumber contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 23 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 11 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.028 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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or cucumber contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and cucumber has 15 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cucumber have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and cucumber has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cucumber contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and cucumber has 16mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cucumber contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and cucumber has 0.28mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or cucumber contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 470% more potassium than cucumber - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and cucumber has 147mg of potassium.