Calories in Chocolate chips
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Chocolate chips contains 480 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (1 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 47% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for candy containing chocolate on FoodFactly (510 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 78% of the Daily Value for copper, 27% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 17% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 480 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat C | 17.8 g | 89% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 11 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 63.9 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber C | 5.9 g | 21% |
| Total sugars C | 54.5 g | |
| Protein C | 4.2 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.055 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.09 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.035 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 22 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium C | 115 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus C | 132 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 365 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 1.6 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.7 mg | 78% |
| Selenium C | 4.2 µg | 8% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein4.2 gin the lowest quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber5.9 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars54.5 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 51.1 g)
- Fat30 gabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 29.4 g)
- Saturated fat17.8 gabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 15.9 g)
- Sodium11 mgin the lowest quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 64 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.88 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 10 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.97 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 10 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 9.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.068 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 18 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 0.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 62 mg |
| Theobromine C | 486 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candies, semisweet chocolate | 480 | 4.2 g | 63.9 g | 30 g |
| Chocolate-flavored hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Chocolate hazelnut spread | 539 | 5.4 g | 62.4 g | 29.7 g |
| Baking chocolate, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | 517 | 4.4 g | 66 g | 26.2 g |
| Candies, sweet chocolate | 507 | 3.9 g | 60.4 g | 34.2 g |
| Cookie, sugar wafer, chocolate-covered | 526 | 3.5 g | 66 g | 27.6 g |
| Candies, TOBLERONE, milk chocolate with honey and almond nougat | 489 | 5.7 g | 61.2 g | 28.6 g |
| Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe | 485 | 3.3 g | 59.6 g | 25.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chocolate chips?
100 g of chocolate chips has 480 kcal. 1 piece (1 g): about 5 kcal. 1 cup (225 g): about 1,080 kcal.
How much protein is in chocolate chips?
Chocolate chips contains 4.2 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.042 g in 1 piece (1 g). About 3% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other candy containing chocolate, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.4 g).
How many carbs are in chocolate chips?
Chocolate chips has 63.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.9 g of fiber and 54.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chocolate chips?
Chocolate chips contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.8 g is saturated (89% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chocolate chips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (78% DV), magnesium (27% DV), iron (17% DV), zinc (15% DV) and phosphorus (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chocolate chips?
100 g contains 11 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710333. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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