Calories in Dark Chocolate (70-85%)

Dark Chocolate (70-85%) has about 60 calories per 1 square (10 g), with 0.8 g protein, 4.6 g carbs and 4.3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 598 kcal.

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High fibreEnergy-denseHigh sugarMostly fatGood iron source
60kcal
Calories · 1 square (10 g)
0.8g
Protein · 1 square (10 g)
4.6g
Carbs · 1 square (10 g)
4.3g
Fat · 1 square (10 g)
Carbs 31%Protein 5%Fat 64%share of calories

Dark Chocolate (70-85%) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 square (10 g)60 kcal0.8 g4.6 g4.3 g
1 piece (30 g)179 kcal2.3 g13.8 g12.8 g
100 g598 kcal7.8 g45.9 g42.6 g

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Dark Chocolate (70-85%) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 square (10 g)
Calories598 kcal60 kcal
Protein7.8 g0.8 g
Carbohydrates45.9 g4.6 g
Fat42.6 g4.3 g
Fibre10.9 g1.1 g
Sugar24 g2.4 g
Sodium20 mg2 mg
Calcium73 mg7 mg
Iron11.9 mg1.2 mg
Potassium715 mg72 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Dark Chocolate (70-85%) healthy?

  • ●Dark Chocolate (70-85%) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 598 kcal per 100 g. About 31% of its calories come from carbs, 5% from protein and 64% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 square (10 g) adds 60 kcal.
  • ●It's low in protein (0.8 g in 1 square (10 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●Much of its carbohydrate is sugar (24 g per 100 g), so treat it as an occasional food rather than a daily staple.
  • ●It's high in fibre (10.9 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

To burn it off: 1 square (10 g) (60 kcal) takes about 12 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Dark Chocolate (70-85%): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Dark Chocolate (70-85%)?

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One serving of Dark Chocolate (70-85%), 1 square (10 g), has roughly 60 calories, with 0.8 g protein, 4.6 g carbohydrates, 4.3 g fat and 1.1 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Dark Chocolate (70-85%)?

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100 g of Dark Chocolate (70-85%) has 598 kcal, with 7.8 g protein, 45.9 g carbs, 42.6 g fat, 10.9 g fibre and 24 g sugar.

How much protein is in Dark Chocolate (70-85%)?

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Dark Chocolate (70-85%) has 7.8 g protein per 100 g (0.8 g in 1 square (10 g)). Protein provides about 5% of its calories.

Is Dark Chocolate (70-85%) good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 598 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 square (10 g) adds 60 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Dark Chocolate (70-85%)?

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Burning roughly 60 kcal takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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