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Dark chocolate calories and nutrition
An ounce of 70–85% dark chocolate (28.4 g) has 170 calories, with 2.2 g of protein, 13 g of carbs and 12 g of fat. That is 598 calories per 100 g.
Dark chocolate with 70–85% cacao solids. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids”. Dark chocolate with 70–85% cacao solids. Added sauces, toppings and a different serving weight change the totals.
Serving size
1 oz · 28.4 g
170 calories
- Protein
- 2.2 g5% of calories · 4% DV
- Carbs
- 13 g31% of calories · 5% DV
- Fat
- 12 g64% of calories · 15% DV
- Fiber
- 3.1 g
- Sugars
- 6.8 g
- Saturated fat
- 6.9 g
- Sodium
- 5.7 mg
Calories in dark chocolate by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz28.4 g | 170 | 2.2 g | 13 g | 12 g |
| ½ serving14.2 g | 85 | 1.1 g | 6.5 g | 6.0 g |
| 2 servings56.7 g | 339 | 4.4 g | 26 g | 24 g |
| 100 g100 g | 598 | 7.8 g | 46 g | 43 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Dark chocolate nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 598 calories: 5% from protein, 31% from carbs and 64% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 oz · 28.4 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 598 | 170 | – |
| Total fat | 43 g | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 24 g | 6.9 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 3.0 mg | 0.9 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46 g | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 11 g | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Total sugars | 24 g | 6.8 g | – |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 715 mg | 203 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 µg | 0.6 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Not reported | Not reported | – |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 oz), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
“Not reported” means USDA does not provide a value for that nutrient in this entry; it does not mean zero. A Daily Value cannot be calculated for an unreported nutrient.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So an ounce of 70–85% dark chocolate (170 calories) takes about 53 minutes of walking, roughly 6,100 steps.
Compare calories by serving
An ounce of 70–85% dark chocolate has 170 calories, 65 fewer calories than a 1.55 oz bar of plain milk chocolate (235 calories). The portions weigh 28.4 g and 44 g, respectively.
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Dark chocolate questions
How much protein is in an ounce of 70–85% dark chocolate?
An ounce of 70–85% dark chocolate (28.4 g) has 2.2 g of protein, 4% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 7.8 g per 100 g.
How much fiber is in an ounce of 70–85% dark chocolate?
An ounce of 70–85% dark chocolate (28.4 g) has 3.1 g of fiber, 11% of the 28 g Daily Value. That is 11 g per 100 g.
What are the kcal chocolate?
The listed serving (28.4 g) has 170 calories, 2.2 g protein, 13 g carbs and 12 g fat. Dark chocolate with 70–85% cacao solids.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids (FDC ID 170273, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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