Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Red bell pepper has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and red bell pepper has 96% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 79% |
| Fat | 73% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 690% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and red bell pepper has 100% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, however, red bell pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.168 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.027 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 293% more potassium than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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 red bell pepper contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 51 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 1624 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.117 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.117 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.553 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.435 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.988 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Bittersweet chocolate is high in calories and red bell pepper has 100% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or red bell pepper contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or red bell pepper contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 39 times more iron than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 290% more potassium than red bell pepper - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.