Chocolate nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Chocolate
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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23 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 4 (low) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for milk chocolates (Hershey) is 34 | 34 |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 546 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 54 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -6.2 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4525130/ | 117 mg |
Chocolate calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 546 | |
| Calories in 1 oz | 155 | 28.35 g |
| Calories in 1 bar | 885 | 162 g |
Chocolate Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
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Chocolate Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
150IU of 5,000IU
3%
Vitamin E:
1.6mg of 15mg
11%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.3%
Vitamin B2:
0.15mg of 1mg
12%
Vitamin B3:
2.2mg of 16mg
14%
Vitamin B5:
0.89mg of 5mg
18%
Vitamin B6:
0.13mg of 1mg
9.7%
Folate:
0µg of 400µg
0%
Vitamin B12:
0.69µg of 2µg
29%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
24µg of 120µg
20%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 10%
4.9 g of 50 g
4.9 g (10% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 48%
31.3 g of 65 g
31.3 g (48% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 20%
61.2 g of 300 g
61.2 g (20% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
1 g of 2,000 g
1 g (0% of DV )
Other:
1.7 g
1.7 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
19 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.1 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.7 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Chocolate
Sugar:
48 g
Fiber:
7 g
Other:
6.3 g
All nutrients for Chocolate per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% | 4% |
11.6 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 4.9g | 12% | 62% |
1.7 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 31g | 48% | 6% |
1.1 times less than Cheese
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| Net carbs | 54g | N/A | 17% |
Equal to Chocolate
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| Carbs | 61g | 20% | 16% |
2.2 times more than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% | 49% |
46.6 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 146mg | 35% | 12% |
Equal to Almonds
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| Calcium | 56mg | 6% | 32% |
2.2 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 559mg | 16% | 11% |
3.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 8mg | 100% | 7% |
3.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 48g | N/A | 24% |
5.3 times more than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 7g | 28% | 15% |
2.9 times more than Orange
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| Copper | 1mg | 114% | 16% |
7.2 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 2mg | 18% | 39% |
3.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 29% | 35% |
1.1 times more than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 24mg | 1% | 80% |
20.4 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | 68% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | 55% |
2.7 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | 72% | |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 62% | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 84% |
10.6 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | 81% |
2.6 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.73mg | 5% | 73% |
13.2 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | 74% |
3.8 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 82% |
2.8 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 10% | 57% |
3 times less than Pork
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | 51% |
12.5 times less than Broccoli
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| Trans Fat | 0.11g | N/A | 61% |
132.9 times less than Margarine
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| Saturated Fat | 19g | 93% | 6% |
3.1 times more than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.5g | N/A | 16% |
Equal to Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1g | N/A | 44% |
43.2 times less than Walnut
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 51% |
690 times less than Salmon
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.09g | N/A | 86% |
107.5 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 89% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.95g | N/A | 87% |
13 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 546
% Daily Value*
48%
Total Fat
31g
84%
Saturated Fat 19g
0
Trans Fat
0g
2.7%
Cholesterol 8mg
1%
Sodium 24mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
61g
28%
Dietary Fiber
7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
4.9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
56mg
5.6%
Iron
8mg
100%
Potassium
559mg
16%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.