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
Top nutrition facts for Chocolate
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 546 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source:
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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 |
| 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)
| Calories for different serving sizes of chocolate | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 546 | |
| Calories in 1 oz | 155 | 28.35 g |
| Calories in 1 bar | 885 | 162 g |
| Calories for different varieties of chocolate | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids (this food) | 546 | 100 g |
| Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread | 541 | 100 g |
| Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids | 579 | 100 g |
| Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids | 598 | 100 g |
Chocolate Glycemic index (GI)
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Chocolate Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
6µg of 900µg
0.67%
Vitamin E:
1.6mg of 15mg
11%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
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 |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | 68% | |
| 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 E | 0.54mg | 4% | 55% |
2.7 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 62% | 30% | |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | 72% | |
| 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 Oats
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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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| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | 39% | |
| 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
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