Dark chocolate
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts Sainsbury's
Dark chocolate contains 552 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 4 pieces, 25 g (25 g) provides about 138 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for sweets and desserts on FoodFactly (560 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 178% of the Daily Value for copper, 74% of the Daily Value for manganese and 61% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 552 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 34.8 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat L | 21.6 g | 108% |
| Cholesterol L | 6.1 mg | 2% |
| Sodium L | 8 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 48 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber L | 12.8 g | 46% |
| Total sugars L | 42.8 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.2 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 10.5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.25 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D L | 2.2 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.44 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.005 mg | 0.3% |
| Folate (B9) L | 52 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.35 µg | 15% |
| Calcium L | 62 mg | 5% |
| Iron L | 11 mg | 61% |
| Magnesium L | 200 mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus L | 280 mg | 22% |
| Potassium L | 750 mg | 16% |
| Zinc L | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper L | 1.6 mg | 178% |
| Manganese L | 1.7 mg | 74% |
| Selenium L | 10 µg | 18% |
| Iodine L | 10 µg | 7% |
% 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 5%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein7.2 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 7.9 g)
- Fiber12.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 9.4 g)
- Sugars42.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 28.6 g)
- Fat34.8 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 40 g)
- Saturated fat21.6 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 24 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water0.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 4.4 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 2.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 0.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 01762952
- Label serving
- 4 pieces (25 g)
- Category
- Dark chocolates
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Dark chocolate
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dark chocolate?
100 g of Dark chocolate has 552 kcal. Serving, 4 pieces, 25 g (25 g): about 138 kcal.
How much protein is in Dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate contains 7.2 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in serving, 4 pieces, 25 g (25 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is below the median (median 7.9 g).
How many carbs are in Dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate has 48 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 12.8 g of fiber and 42.8 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate contains 34.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.6 g is saturated (108% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Dark chocolate contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (178% DV), manganese (74% DV), iron (61% DV), magnesium (48% DV) and zinc (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Dark chocolate?
100 g contains 8 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 5, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 01762952. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 5, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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