Kumquat vs. Bittersweet Chocolate

Nutrition comparison of Kumquat and Bittersweet Chocolate


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

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

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

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has 9.2 times less sugar than kumquat.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and niacin.
  • Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
  • Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kumquat 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: Kumquat (Kumquats, 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 kumquat has 89% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and kumquat has 71 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kumquat is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Kumquat has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:10 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kumquat Bittersweet Chocolate
Protein 10% 9%
Carbohydrates 80% 18%
Fat 10% 73%
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carbohydrates

Kumquat has 44% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 155% more dietary fiber than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kumquat has 6.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Bittersweet chocolate has 9.2 times less sugar than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and kumquat has 9.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 662% more protein than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and kumquat has 1.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and kumquat has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Kumquat is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - kumquat has 43.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Kumquat has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - kumquat has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bittersweet chocolate and kumquat contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kumquat does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Kumquat Bittersweet Chocolate
Thiamin 0.037 MG 0.147 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.1 MG
Niacin 0.429 MG 1.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.208 MG 0.168 MG
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG 0.027 MG
Folate 17 UG 28 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 63% more calcium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.

iron

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.

potassium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 346% more potassium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg 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,

Kumquat Bittersweet Chocolate
alpha-carotene 155 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 129 UG 38 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Kumquat Bittersweet Chocolate
alpha linoleic acid 0.047 G 0.117 G
Total 0.047 G 0.117 G

omega 6s

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

Kumquat Bittersweet Chocolate
linoleic acid 0.124 G 1.435 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.553 G
Total 0.124 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 Kumquat or Bittersweet Chocolate .

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

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FAQ

Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and kumquat has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and kumquat has 71 calories.

Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kumquat has 40% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and kumquat has 15.9g of carbohydrates.

Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and kumquat are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 60% more calcium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and kumquat has 62mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and kumquat has 0.86mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or kumquat contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than kumquat - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and kumquat has 186mg of potassium.