Bittersweet Chocolate vs. Simple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Bittersweet Chocolate and Simple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
bittersweet chocolate
versus
simple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup are high in calories and iron.
- Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) and Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 139% more calories than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and simple syrup has 269 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bittersweet chocolate is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to simple syrup per calorie. Bittersweet chocolate has a macronutrient ratio of 9:18:73 and for simple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 18% | 100% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 61% less carbohydrates than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and simple syrup has 73.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Simple syrup is high in sugar and bittersweet chocolate has 99% less sugar than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and simple syrup has 73.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and simple syrup has less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and simple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Bittersweet chocolate has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Bittersweet Chocolate | Simple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.147 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 1.355 MG | 0.1 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 677% more calcium than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and simple syrup has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 383% more iron than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron.
potassium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and simple syrup has 63mg of potassium.
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 Simple Syrup (Syrup, Cane) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or simple syrup contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 140% more calories than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and simple syrup has 269 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or simple syrup have more carbohydrates?
By weight, simple syrup is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 60% fewer carbohydrates than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and simple syrup has 73.1g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or simple syrup contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 680% more calcium than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and simple syrup has 13mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or simple syrup contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and simple syrup are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 380% more iron than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and simple syrup has 3.6mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or simple syrup contain more potassium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than simple syrup - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and simple syrup has 63mg of potassium.