Chocolate (dark, 45- 59% cacao solids) nutrition facts
100 grams of chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids contain 546 calories, 4.9 g of protein, 61 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. It is an excellent source of copper (114% DV), manganese (62% DV), iron (45% DV) and magnesium (35% DV). Most of its calories (52%) come from fat. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Copper114%
- Manganese62%
- Iron45%
- Magnesium35%
- Dietary fiber25%
- Zinc18%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23 µg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 8.02 mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 146 mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 206 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.01 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 1.03 mg | 114% |
| Manganese | 1.42 mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 3 µg | 5% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 18.5 g | 93% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.09 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0.97 g | - |
| Caffeine | 43 mg | - |
How it compares to other sweets
| Per 100 g | Chocolate (dark, 45- 59% cacao solids) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 546 | 328 | +66% |
| Protein | 4.88 g | 4.24 g | +15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 61.2 g | 56.2 g | +9% |
| Total fat | 31.3 g | 10.8 g | +190% |
| Dietary fiber | 7 g | 2.29 g | +205% |
| Total sugars | 47.9 g | 42.2 g | +14% |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 262 mg | -91% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170271. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.