Is bittersweet chocolate the same as dark chocolate?

Also known as: dark chocolate, when it is a European brand. Characteristics: Usually darker and less sweet than semisweet. No legal specifications for the term so not always darker and less sweet. Semisweet and bittersweet can be used in baking interchangeably, depending on personal preferences. read more

Semisweet and Bittersweet are US terms for dark chocolate. In the United States, both must contain a minimum of 35% cocoa solids. Typically, bittersweet chocolate has less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate, but the two are interchangeable when baking. read more

Unsweetened chocolate, as its name indicates, contains absolutely no added sugar, while bittersweet chocolate has anywhere from about 10% to 50% sugar. Because of the difference in sugar content, these two types of chocolate are not interchangeable in recipes. read more