Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.1g9% of calories
- Carbs8.1g18% of calories
- Fat15g73% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares) (1 oz, 28 g) has 182 calories, with 4.1 g of protein, 8.1 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in iron (62% DV), magnesium (22% DV) and zinc (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 46% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron62%
- Magnesium22%
- Zinc25%
- Copper102%
- Manganese51%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Phosphorus16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat46%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 8 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 29 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 235 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 93 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 25% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 102% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 23 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 368 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Baker's Chocolate & Coconut Baking Chocolate Bar643
- Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares)641
- Lindt Excellence Unsweetened Chocolate560
- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. Ghirardelli, Premium Baking Bar, 100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate533
- Baker's Baking Bar, Premium, Unsweetened Chocolate500
- Baker's Baking Bar, Premium, Bittersweet Chocolate500
- Bakers Baking Chocolate Squares, Unsweetened500
Similar foods
280 calLindt Excellence Unsweetened Chocolate1 bar+98 cal
70 calBaker's Baking Bar, Premium, Unsweetened Chocolate2 pieces−112 cal
70 calBaker's Baking Bar, Premium, Bittersweet Chocolate2 pieces−112 cal
70 calBakers Baking Chocolate Squares, Unsweetened½ square−112 cal
80 calGhirardelli Chocolate Company. Ghirardelli, Premium Baking Bar, 100% Cacao Unsweetened Chocolate1 serving−102 cal
90 calBaker's Chocolate & Coconut Baking Chocolate Bar2 pieces−92 cal
Burning 182 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 35minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 26minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares)?
One serving of Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares) (1 oz) has 182 calories, which works out to 641 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares)?
6.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Baking chocolate (unsweetened, squares)?
0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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