Calories in Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares contains 642 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz square Bakers (29 g) provides about 186 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 358 foods.
100 g provides 359% of the Daily Value for copper, 181% of the Daily Value for manganese and 97% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 642 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 52.3 g | 67% |
| Saturated fat C | 32.3 g | 161% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium M | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.4 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber M | 16.6 g | 59% |
| Total sugars M | 0.91 g | |
| Protein M | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 9.7 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline M | 45.7 mg | 8% |
| Calcium M | 101 mg | 8% |
| Iron M | 17.4 mg | 97% |
| Magnesium M | 327 mg | 78% |
| Phosphorus M | 400 mg | 32% |
| Potassium M | 830 mg | 18% |
| Zinc M | 9.6 mg | 88% |
| Copper M | 3.2 mg | 359% |
| Manganese M | 4.2 mg | 181% |
| Selenium M | 8.1 µg | 15% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 73%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber16.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars0.91 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat52.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat32.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium24 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 16.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.91 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.37 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.41 g |
| Leucine M | 0.7 g |
| Lysine M | 0.47 g |
| Methionine M | 0.14 g |
| Cystine M | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.53 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.43 g |
| Valine M | 0.66 g |
| Arginine M | 0.82 g |
| Histidine M | 0.22 g |
| Alanine M | 0.48 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.51 g |
| Proline M | 0.88 g |
| Serine M | 0.53 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.033 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 13.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 18.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.55 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 16 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.1 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 16 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 38 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 5.8 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 38 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 13 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 85 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine M | 80 mg |
| Ash M | 3.6 g |
| Theobromine M | 1,297 mg |
| Energy C | 2,685 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 28 µg |
| Betaine M | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Baking chocolate
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid | 472 | 12.1 g | 36.2 g | 47.7 g |
| Baking chocolate, mexican, squares | 426 | 3.6 g | 77.4 g | 15.6 g |
| Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | 517 | 4.4 g | 66 g | 26.2 g |
| Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | 502 | 4.8 g | 68.4 g | 23.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candies, chocolate covered, low sugar or low calorie | 590 | 12.4 g | 37.7 g | 43.3 g |
| Chocolate candy, sugar free | 590 | 12.4 g | 37.7 g | 43.3 g |
| Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao | 598 | 7.8 g | 45.9 g | 42.6 g |
| Pastry, puff | 558 | 7.4 g | 45.7 g | 38.5 g |
| Cookie, sugar wafer, sugar free | 531 | 3.6 g | 66.3 g | 28.6 g |
| Cookie, sugar or plain, sugar free | 523 | 10.3 g | 50.5 g | 31 g |
| Cookie, peanut butter, sugar free | 523 | 10.3 g | 50.5 g | 31 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Chocolate Covered Almonds | 573 | 9.5 g | 50.2 g | 37.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in baking chocolate?
100 g of baking chocolate has 642 kcal. 1 oz square Bakers (29 g): about 186 kcal. 0.5 oz Hersheys (14.2 g): about 91 kcal. 1 cup, grated (132 g): about 847 kcal.
Is baking chocolate high in protein?
Baking chocolate contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.2 g in 1 oz square Bakers (29 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is among the highest quarter (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in baking chocolate?
Baking chocolate has 28.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 16.6 g of fiber and 0.91 g of sugars.
How much fat is in baking chocolate?
Baking chocolate contains 52.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 32.3 g is saturated (161% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does baking chocolate contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (359% DV), manganese (181% DV), iron (97% DV), zinc (88% DV) and magnesium (78% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in baking chocolate?
100 g contains 24 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167568. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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