Calories in Dark chocolate candy, other, NFS
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Dark chocolate candy, other, NFS contains 550 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (8 g) provides about 44 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from carbohydrates and 4% 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 120% of the Daily Value for copper, 45% of the Daily Value for iron and 36% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
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 | 550 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 32.2 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat C | 19 g | 95% |
| Cholesterol C | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium C | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 60 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber C | 7.2 g | 26% |
| Total sugars C | 46.1 g | |
| Protein C | 5.1 g | 10% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.55 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.041 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.23 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 27.6 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 57 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 8.1 mg | 45% |
| Magnesium C | 152 mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus C | 214 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 568 mg | 12% |
| Zinc C | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper C | 1.1 mg | 120% |
| Selenium C | 3.5 µg | 6% |
% 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 44%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein5.1 gin the lowest quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 7.4 g)
- Fiber7.2 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars46.1 gbelow the median for candy containing chocolate (median 51.1 g)
- Fat32.2 gabove the median for candy containing chocolate (median 29.4 g)
- Saturated fat19 gin the top quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 15.9 g)
- Sodium23 mgin the lowest quarter of candy containing chocolate (median 64 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.93 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 9.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.054 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.082 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.074 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.25 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 10.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 9.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.083 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 31 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 47 mg |
| Theobromine C | 515 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Dark chocolate candy
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate candy | 550 | 5.1 g | 60 g | 32.2 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, 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 |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Dark Chocolate | 520 | 5.2 g | 59.4 g | 32.5 g |
| Candies, SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Bar | 556 | 5.5 g | 60.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids | 546 | 4.9 g | 61.2 g | 31.3 g |
| Candies, dark chocolate coated coffee beans | 540 | 7.5 g | 60 g | 30 g |
| Candies, milk chocolate, with almonds | 526 | 9 g | 53.4 g | 34.4 g |
| Candies, milk chocolate coated coffee beans | 549 | 7.4 g | 55.3 g | 33.2 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies | 522 | 7.5 g | 60.5 g | 27.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dark chocolate candy?
100 g of dark chocolate candy has 550 kcal. 1 piece (8 g): about 44 kcal. 1 miniature/bite size (10 g): about 55 kcal. 1 fun/snack size (15 g): about 83 kcal.
How much protein is in dark chocolate candy?
Dark chocolate candy contains 5.1 g of protein per 100 g (10% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.41 g in 1 piece (8 g). About 4% 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 dark chocolate candy?
Dark chocolate candy has 60 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.2 g of fiber and 46.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dark chocolate candy?
Dark chocolate candy contains 32.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 19 g is saturated (95% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dark chocolate candy contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (120% DV), iron (45% DV), magnesium (36% DV), zinc (19% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dark chocolate candy?
100 g contains 23 mg of sodium, 1% 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 2710335. 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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