Calories in Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao
Generic food Sweets and Desserts
Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao contains 598 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 170 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from carbohydrates and 5% 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 196% of the Daily Value for copper, 85% of the Daily Value for manganese and 66% 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 | 598 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 42.6 g | 55% |
| Saturated fat C | 24.5 g | 122% |
| Trans fat C | 0.03 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 3 mg | 1% |
| Sodium M | 20 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 45.9 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber M | 10.9 g | 39% |
| Total sugars M | 24 g | |
| Protein M | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A ? | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 7.3 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.42 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.28 µg | 12% |
| Calcium M | 73 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 11.9 mg | 66% |
| Magnesium M | 228 mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus M | 308 mg | 25% |
| Potassium M | 715 mg | 15% |
| Zinc M | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper M | 1.8 mg | 196% |
| Manganese M | 1.9 mg | 85% |
| Selenium M | 6.8 µg | 12% |
% 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 31%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein7.8 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 3 g)
- Fiber10.9 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 0.8 g)
- Sugars24 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 46.6 g)
- Fat42.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 4.3 g)
- Saturated fat24.5 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 2.1 g)
- Sodium20 mgin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 79 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 24 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| 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 | 0.034 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.045 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.078 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 10.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 13.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.41 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 12.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.086 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.038 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.023 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.004 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 | 12.6 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.2 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 | 0.025 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.005 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 | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (12)
| Beta-carotene M | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 27 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 9.2 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.29 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.14 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Sterols (3)
| Stigmasterol M | 31 mg |
|---|---|
| Campesterol M | 12 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol M | 86 mg |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 1.4 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine M | 80 mg |
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Theobromine M | 802 mg |
| Energy C | 2,504 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 39 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of Dark chocolate
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids | 546 | 4.9 g | 61.2 g | 31.3 g |
| Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids | 579 | 6.1 g | 52.4 g | 38.3 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, MARS SNACKFOOD US, COCOAVIA Chocolate Covered Almonds | 573 | 9.5 g | 50.2 g | 37.1 g |
| Almonds, chocolate covered candy | 560 | 13 g | 44 g | 38.8 g |
| Candies, sesame crunch | 516 | 11.6 g | 50.3 g | 33.3 g |
| Peanuts, chocolate covered candy | 556 | 14.3 g | 44.1 g | 37.7 g |
| Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS MUNCH bar | 536 | 15.3 g | 43.6 g | 36.2 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFS | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts | 560 | 8.3 g | 52.2 g | 36.3 g |
| Candies, chocolate covered, low sugar or low calorie | 590 | 12.4 g | 37.7 g | 43.3 g |
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 598 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 170 kcal. 1 bar (101 g): about 604 kcal.
How much protein is in dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate contains 7.8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 5% 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 dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate has 45.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 10.9 g of fiber and 24 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate contains 42.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 24.5 g is saturated (122% 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 (196% DV), manganese (85% DV), iron (66% DV), magnesium (54% DV) and zinc (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dark chocolate?
100 g contains 20 mg of sodium, 0.9% 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 170273. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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