Shrimp vs. Bittersweet Chocolate

Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Bittersweet Chocolate


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

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

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

  • Both bittersweet chocolate and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) 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 shrimp has 89% less calories than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Bittersweet Chocolate
Protein 81% 9%
Carbohydrates 5% 18%
Fat 13% 73%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Bittersweet chocolate and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Both bittersweet chocolate and shrimp are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a little more protein (5%) than shrimp by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 99% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both shrimp and bittersweet chocolate are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Bittersweet chocolate has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Shrimp has more Vitamin A than bittersweet chocolate - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shrimp and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bittersweet chocolate and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bittersweet chocolate and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Bittersweet chocolate has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Shrimp Bittersweet Chocolate
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.147 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.1 MG
Niacin 1.778 MG 1.355 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.31 MG 0.168 MG
Vitamin B6 0.161 MG 0.027 MG
Folate 19 UG 28 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both bittersweet chocolate and shrimp are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 87% more calcium than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of iron and it has 81 times more iron than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 635% more potassium than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.

Shrimp Bittersweet Chocolate
alpha linoleic acid 0.006 G 0.117 G
DHA 0.07 G ~
EPA 0.068 G ~
DPA 0.006 G ~
Total 0.15 G 0.117 G

omega 6s

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

Shrimp Bittersweet Chocolate
other omega 6 0.002 G 0.553 G
linoleic acid 0.095 G 1.435 G
Total 0.097 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 Shrimp or Bittersweet Chocolate .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .

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FAQ

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

Is bittersweet chocolate or shrimp better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and shrimp are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has a little more protein ( 10%) than shrimp by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does bittersweet chocolate or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and shrimp are high in calcium. Bittersweet chocolate has 90% more calcium than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

Does bittersweet chocolate or shrimp contain more iron?
Bittersweet chocolate is an abundant source of iron and it has 81 times more iron than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

Does bittersweet chocolate or shrimp contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 640% more potassium than shrimp - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.