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Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids)
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Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids) nutrition facts

Per 1 oz · 28 g

Calories
155
8%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.4g
    4% of calories
  • Carbs
    17g
    45% of calories
  • Fat
    8.9g
    52% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids) (1 oz, 28 g) has 155 calories, with 1.4 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 8.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in iron (28% DV) and copper (32% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
545cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
0.9g
Net carbs
15g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2g
14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Iron28%
  • Copper32%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Magnesium10%
  • Manganese17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat26%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A1 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K2 μg
2%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
1%
Niacin0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
3%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium16 mg
2%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium158 mg
3%
Magnesium41 mg
10%
Phosphorus58 mg
8%
Zinc1 mg
5%
Copper0.3 mg
32%
Manganese0.4 mg
17%
Selenium1 μg
2%
Full breakdown · 19 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene2 μg—
Beta carotene7 μg—
Caffeine12 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Lactose0.5 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Maltose0 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.3 g—
Sucrose13 g—
Theobromine140 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 155 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 29min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 19min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 13min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 22min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids)?

One serving of Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids) (1 oz) has 155 calories, which works out to 545 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 4% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids)?

6.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids)?

14 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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