Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids (NFS)) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 35 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.8g4% of calories
- Carbs21g44% of calories
- Fat11g53% of calories
- ✓ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids (NFS)) (1 oz, 35 g) has 193 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in iron (36% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron36%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Magnesium13%
- Phosphorus11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat33%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (35 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 53 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 75 mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 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 (45-59% cacao solids (NFS))550
- 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+813 cal
60 calGhirardelli Intense Dark Chocolate1 square−132 cal
170 calKind Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bar1 bar−22 cal
200 calLindt Dark Chocolate, 90% Cocoa3 pieces+8 cal
130 calGhirardelli Dark Chocolate, Intense Dark, 72% Cacao2 pieces−62 cal
180 calHu Dark Chocolate, Organic, Cashew Butter + Pure Vanilla Bean, 70% Cacao½ bar−12 cal
Burning 193 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 37minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 23minCycling (moderate)
- 16minRunning (6 mph)
- 27minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids (NFS))?
One serving of Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids (NFS)) (1 oz) has 193 calories, which works out to 550 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Dark chocolate (45-59% cacao solids (NFS)) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.8 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 (NFS)) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 18 g of net carbs and 44% 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 (NFS))?
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 (NFS))?
16 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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