Tempeh vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Tempeh and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tempeh
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tempeh and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Tempeh has 73% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate.
- Tempeh has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 234% more calories than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tempeh is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for carbs. Tempeh has a macronutrient ratio of 39:15:47 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tempeh | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 18% |
| Fat | 47% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tempeh has 73% less carbohydrates than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and tempeh contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in protein. Tempeh has 42% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and tempeh has 92% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tempeh has more riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both tempeh and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Tempeh | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.358 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 2.64 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.278 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in calcium. Tempeh has a little more calcium (10%) than bittersweet chocolate by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 544% more iron than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 101% more potassium than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tempeh has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.248 G | 0.117 G |
| Total | 0.248 G | 0.117 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than bittersweet chocolate per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 4.052 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 4.052 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: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 230% more calories than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or tempeh better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in protein. Tempeh has 40% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tempeh contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in calcium. Tempeh has a little more calcium ( 10%) than bittersweet chocolate by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tempeh contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 540% more iron than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or tempeh contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and tempeh are high in potassium. Bittersweet chocolate has 100% more potassium than tempeh - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.