Semisweet Chocolate vs. Bittersweet Chocolate

Nutrition comparison of Semisweet Chocolate and Bittersweet Chocolate


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

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

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

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron and saturated fat.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of semisweet chocolate 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: Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) 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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Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 24% more calories than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 517 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, semisweet chocolate is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Semisweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 3:51:46 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Semisweet Chocolate Bittersweet Chocolate
Protein 3% 9%
Carbohydrates 51% 18%
Fat 46% 73%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Semisweet chocolate is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 57% less carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 66g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are high in dietary fiber. Bittersweet chocolate has 148% more dietary fiber than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Semisweet chocolate is high in sugar and bittersweet chocolate has 98% less sugar than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 53.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has 223% more protein than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 4.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are high in saturated fat. Bittersweet chocolate has 107% more saturated fat than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 15.6g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both semisweet chocolate and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - semisweet chocolate has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 3mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Semisweet chocolate has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - semisweet chocolate has 22.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Semisweet Chocolate Bittersweet Chocolate
Thiamin ~ 0.147 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.1 MG
Niacin ~ 1.355 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.168 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.027 MG
Folate ~ 28 UG

Minerals

calcium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 197% more calcium than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 34mg of calcium.

iron

Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 498% more iron than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 2.9mg of iron.

potassium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.




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 Semisweet Chocolate or Bittersweet Chocolate .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Semisweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .

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FAQ

Does bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 20% more calories than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and semisweet chocolate has 517 calories.

Does bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate have more carbohydrates?
By weight, semisweet chocolate is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and semisweet chocolate has 66g of carbohydrates.

Does bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 34mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 500% more iron than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and semisweet chocolate has 2.9mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or semisweet chocolate contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than semisweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and semisweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.