How many calories are in dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate: 1 serving (28 g) has 170 kcal and 2.2 g of protein. Per 100 g: 598 kcal.

Values for: 70-85% cocoa

1 serving (28 g)

170kcal

100 g

598kcal

Nutrients per 100 g

Protein
7.8 g
Carbs
45.9 g
Fat
42.6 g
Fiber
10.9 g
Sugars
24 g

Is it a source of protein? No: only 5% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).

170 kcal is 9% of the 2,000 kcal reference. What you need depends on your age, your weight and how active you are. Work out your daily calories

70-85% cocoa. Dark chocolate with 45-59% cocoa is 546 kcal per 100 g (USDA 170271).

Servings and amounts

AmountkcalProt.CarbsFat
1 serving (28 g)1702.21312.1
1 bar (101 g)6047.946.443
50 g2993.92321.3
100 g5987.845.942.6
150 g89711.768.963.9
200 g1,19615.691.885.2

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate: 1 serving (28 g) has 170 kcal and 2.2 g of protein. Per 100 g: 598 kcal. Values for: 70-85% cocoa.

How much protein is in dark chocolate?

1 serving (28 g): 2.2 g of protein. Per 100 g, 7.8 g, with 45.9 g of carbs and 42.6 g of fat. Is it a source of protein? No: only 5% of its calories come from protein, and EU labelling needs at least 12% for “source of protein” (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).

What are the macros of dark chocolate?

Per 100 g: 7.8 g of protein, 45.9 g of carbs (24 g of sugars), 42.6 g of fat and 10.9 g of fiber.

Are these values raw or cooked?

They are for dark chocolate: 70-85% cocoa. Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.

Is dark chocolate fattening?

No single food makes you gain weight on its own: the day’s total does. 1 serving (28 g): 170 kcal, 9% of the 2,000 kcal used as the reference on food labels.

How do I know how much is on my plate without weighing it?

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Source

USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry 170273

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