Pineapple vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and bittersweet chocolate:
- Bittersweet chocolate has 9.8 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more riboflavin and niacin, however, pineapple contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Pineapple has 54% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Pineapple has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pineapple.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and pineapple has 92% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and pineapple has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 18% |
| Fat | 2% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pineapple has 54% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 10 times more dietary fiber than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate has 9.8 times less sugar than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and pineapple has 9.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 25 times more protein than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.54g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and pineapple has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and pineapple are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more riboflavin and niacin, however, pineapple contains more Vitamin B6. Both pineapple and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pineapple | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 677% more calcium than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 661% more potassium than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg 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, pineapple has more beta-carotene than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 38 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.023 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or pineapple contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and pineapple has 90% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and pineapple has 50 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pineapple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pineapple has 50% fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and pineapple has 13.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pineapple contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and pineapple has 13mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pineapple contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and pineapple has 0.29mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or pineapple contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than pineapple - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and pineapple has 109mg of potassium.