Calories in Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids contains 546 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 155 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from carbohydrates and 4% 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 114% of the Daily Value for copper, 62% of the Daily Value for manganese and 45% 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 | 546 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 31.3 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat C | 18.5 g | 93% |
| Trans fat C | 0.11 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 8 mg | 3% |
| Sodium M | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 61.2 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber M | 7 g | 25% |
| Total sugars M | 47.9 g | |
| Protein M | 4.9 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 8.1 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.042 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.23 µg | 10% |
| Calcium M | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 8 mg | 45% |
| Magnesium M | 146 mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus M | 206 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 559 mg | 12% |
| Zinc M | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper M | 1 mg | 114% |
| Manganese M | 1.4 mg | 62% |
| Selenium M | 3 µg | 5% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein4.9 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber7 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars47.9 gabove the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat31.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat18.5 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 kcal0.89 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.97 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 46.3 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 1.7 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.085 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.057 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.085 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.078 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.26 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 7.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 9.8 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 9.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.054 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.033 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.074 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.03 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.01 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.078 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 9.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.95 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.088 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (12)
| Beta-carotene M | 26 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 31 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 6.4 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.34 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 25 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 11 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 66 mg |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 0.97 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine M | 43 mg |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine M | 493 mg |
| Energy C | 2,283 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 50 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0.1 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chocolate
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids | 579 | 6.1 g | 52.4 g | 38.3 g |
| Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao | 598 | 7.8 g | 45.9 g | 42.6 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, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar | 556 | 5.5 g | 60.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%) | 550 | 5.1 g | 60 g | 32.2 g |
| Dark chocolate candy, other, NFS | 550 | 5.1 g | 60 g | 32.2 g |
| Dark chocolate candy | 550 | 5.1 g | 60 g | 32.2 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Dark Chocolate | 520 | 5.2 g | 59.4 g | 32.5 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies | 522 | 7.5 g | 60.5 g | 27.8 g |
| Candies, milk chocolate coated coffee beans | 549 | 7.4 g | 55.3 g | 33.2 g |
| Candies, sweet chocolate | 507 | 3.9 g | 60.4 g | 34.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chocolate?
100 g of chocolate has 546 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 155 kcal. 1 bar (162 g): about 885 kcal.
How much protein is in chocolate?
Chocolate contains 4.9 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is above the median (median 3 g).
How many carbs are in chocolate?
Chocolate has 61.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7 g of fiber and 47.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chocolate?
Chocolate contains 31.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.5 g is saturated (93% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chocolate contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (114% DV), manganese (62% DV), iron (45% DV), magnesium (35% DV) and zinc (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in 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 170271. 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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