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Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids)
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Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, chips · 168 g

Calories
1,005
50%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    13g
    5% of calories
  • Carbs
    77g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    72g
    64% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids) (1 cup, chips, 168 g) has 1005 calories, with 13 g of protein, 77 g of carbohydrates and 72 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in protein (26% DV), dietary fiber (65% DV) and Vitamin B12 (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 206% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
598cal
high energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.3g
Net carbs
59g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
18g
40 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein26%
  • Dietary fiber65%
  • Vitamin B1220%
  • Iron250%
  • Potassium26%
  • Magnesium91%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin K10%
  • Riboflavin (B2)10%
  • Niacin11%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Calcium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat206%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, chips (168 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A3 μg
0%
Vitamin E1 mg
7%
Vitamin K12 μg
10%
Thiamine0.1 mg
5%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
10%
Niacin2 mg
11%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
5%
Vitamin B120.5 μg
20%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium123 mg
12%
Iron20 mg
250%
Potassium1,201 mg
26%
Magnesium383 mg
91%
Phosphorus517 mg
74%
Zinc6 mg
51%
Copper3 mg
330%
Manganese3 mg
142%
Selenium11 μg
21%
Full breakdown · 19 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Beta carotene32 μg—
Caffeine134 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Maltose0 g—
Monounsaturated fats21 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Sucrose40 g—
Theobromine1,347 mg—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—

How it compares

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

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Burning 1,005 calories

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

  • 191min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 121min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 84min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 141min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids)?

One serving of Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids) (1 cup, chips) has 1005 calories, which works out to 598 calories per 100 g. That is about 50% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids) high in protein?

It provides a solid 13 g of protein per serving (26% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 5% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 59 g of net carbs and 31% 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 (70-85% cacao solids)?

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

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate (70-85% cacao solids)?

40 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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