Pasta vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium.
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 73% more calories than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 18% |
| Fat | 4% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 62% less carbohydrates than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 419% more dietary fiber than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and pasta contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and pasta has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a little more protein (10%) than pasta by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and pasta has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pasta | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 381% more calcium than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 427% more iron than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 272% more potassium than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.54 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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 70% more calories than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pasta have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pasta contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pasta contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 430% more iron than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pasta contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and pasta are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 270% more potassium than pasta - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.