Chocolate

Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

30%

598 kcal Calories

16%

7.8 g Protein

17%

45.9 g Carbs

55%

42.6 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 21/100

How many beneficial nutrients Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

598 kcal / serving

31% from carbs

Carbs 31%

45.9 g per serving
Fat 64%

42.6 g per serving
Protein 5%

7.8 g per serving

What Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Copper196% Manganese85% Iron66% Magnesium54% Dietary Fiber39% Zinc30% Phosphorus25% Protein16% Potassium15% Vitamin B1212% Selenium12%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	45.9 g	17%
Dietary Fiber	10.9 g	39%
Total Sugars	24.0 g	—
Sucrose	24.0 g	—
Glucose	0.0 g	—
Fructose	0.0 g	—
Lactose	0.0 g	—
Maltose	0.0 g	—
Galactose	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	42.6 g	55%
Saturated Fat	24.5 g	122%
Monounsaturated Fat	12.8 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.3 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	34.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1,217.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	14.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	8.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	6.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	45.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	17.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	78.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	10,076.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	13,630.0 mg	—
Arachidic Acid	408.0 mg	—
Behenic Acid	68.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	106.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	12,651.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	20.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Nervonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	1,217.0 mg	—
alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)	34.0 mg	—
gamma-Linolenic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	1.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	7.8 g	16%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	2.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	~	—
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	0.6 mg	4%
Vitamin K	7.3 mcg	6%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin (B3)	1.1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.0 mg	2%
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg	12%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.4 mg	8%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	73.0 mg	6%
Iron	11.9 mg	66%
Magnesium	228.0 mg	54%
Phosphorus	308.0 mg	25%
Potassium	715.0 mg	15%
Sodium	20.0 mg	1%
Zinc	3.3 mg	30%
Copper	1.8 mg	196%
Manganese	1.9 mg	85%
Selenium	6.8 mcg	12%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	3.0 mg	1%
Phytosterols	~	—
Campesterol	12.0 mg	—
Stigmasterol	31.0 mg	—
Beta-sitosterol	86.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	80.0 mg	—
Theobromine	802.0 mg	—
Ash	2.3 g	—

About Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids

Dark chocolate at 70-85% cacao is the intense, slightly bitter end of the chocolate spectrum, with far more cocoa solids and far less sugar than milk chocolate. Rich, complex and a little grown-up, it's the version usually held up as the 'healthy' chocolate.

There's some truth to that reputation: the high cocoa content makes dark chocolate genuinely rich in antioxidant flavanols and a good source of minerals — iron, magnesium, copper and manganese. The catch is that it's also calorie-dense and still contains sugar and saturated fat (from cocoa butter), so 'healthy' only stretches so far.

A square or two of good dark chocolate is a satisfying, antioxidant-rich treat — best enjoyed slowly and in small amounts, where its richness does the work that a whole bar of milk chocolate can't.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids?

There are 598 calories in 100 g of Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids, or about 604 calories in 1 bar (101 g).

How much protein is in Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids?

Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids?

Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 45.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids?

Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids provides 42.6 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids a good source of?

Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids is an excellent source of Copper (196% DV), Manganese (85% DV), Iron (66% DV), Magnesium (54% DV), Dietary Fiber (39% DV) and Zinc (30% DV) and a good source of Protein, Potassium, Vitamin B12 and Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.