Dark chocolate (60-69% cacao solids) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.7g4% of calories
- Carbs15g36% of calories
- Fat11g60% of calories
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Dark chocolate (60-69% cacao solids) (1 oz, 28 g) has 164 calories, with 1.7 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories). It is high in iron (22% DV) and copper (39% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron22%
- Copper39%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Magnesium12%
- Phosphorus11%
- Manganese16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat31%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 18 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 74 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 2 μg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 19 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 7 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 24 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 10 g | — |
| Theobromine | 179 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Lindt Dark Chocolate, 90% Cocoa667
- Hu Dark Chocolate, Organic, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean, 70% Cacao600
- Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids)598
- Dark chocolate (60-69% cacao solids)578
- Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate545
- Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate, Intense Dark, 72% Cacao520
- Kind Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bar425
Similar foods
1005 calDark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids)1 cup, chips+841 cal
60 calGhirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate1 square−104 cal
170 calKind Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bar1 bar+6 cal
200 calLindt Dark Chocolate, 90% Cocoa3 pieces+36 cal
130 calGhirardelli Dark Chocolate, Intense Dark, 72% Cacao2 pieces−34 cal
180 calHu Dark Chocolate, Organic, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean, 70% Cacao½ bar+16 cal
Burning 164 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 31minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 20minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Dark chocolate (60-69% cacao solids)?
One serving of Dark chocolate (60-69% cacao solids) (1 oz) has 164 calories, which works out to 578 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Dark chocolate (60-69% cacao solids) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.7 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 (60-69% cacao solids) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 36% 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 (60-69% cacao solids)?
2.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Dark chocolate (60-69% cacao solids)?
10 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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