Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao)
Quick answer
Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) has 579 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (28.4 g) has 164 kcal, 1.7 g of protein, 14.9 g of carbs and 10.9 g of fat.
- Calories
- 579kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 6.1g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 52.4g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 38.3g
- per 100 g
- Protein 4% · 6.1 g
- Carbs 36% · 52.4 g
- Fat 60% · 38.3 g
Calories in any amount of Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao)
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 oz (28.4 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 164kcal
- Protein
- 1.7g
- Carbs
- 14.9g
- Fat
- 10.9g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 164 kcal | 1.7 g | 14.9 g | 10.9 g |
| 50 g | 290 kcal | 3.1 g | 26.2 g | 19.2 g |
| 100 g | 579 kcal | 6.1 g | 52.4 g | 38.3 g |
| 150 g | 869 kcal | 9.2 g | 78.6 g | 57.5 g |
| 200 g | 1,158 kcal | 12.2 g | 104.8 g | 76.6 g |
| 250 g | 1,448 kcal | 15.3 g | 131.1 g | 95.8 g |
| 300 g | 1,737 kcal | 18.4 g | 157.3 g | 114.9 g |
| 500 g | 2,895 kcal | 30.6 g | 262.1 g | 191.6 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 2,626 kcal | 27.8 g | 237.8 g | 173.8 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz: 28.4 g | 164 kcal | 1.7 g | 14.9 g | 10.9 g |
| 1 bar: 112 g | 648 kcal | 6.9 g | 58.7 g | 42.9 g |
Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 579 kcal | – |
| Protein | 6.12 g | 12% |
| Total fat | 38.3 g | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 22 g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.5 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.22 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | 29% |
| Total sugars | 36.7 g | – |
| Sodium | 10 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 6.32 mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 176 mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 260 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.65 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 3 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin D | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 7.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.18 µg | 8% |
| Folate (DFE) | Not reported | – |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Caffeine | 86 mg | – |
| Alcohol | Not reported | – |
| Water | 1.25 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 44.4g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 1.1g
- Energy density
- 5.79kcal/g
- high
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 52.4 g − 8 g = 44.4 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) gives 1.1 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 5.79 kcal/g, Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) is high on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
Logging Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao): what to know
USDA labels one cacao range of dark chocolate, so bars with a different cacao share will not match. Expect 38.3 g of fat and 36.7 g of sugars in each 100 g. USDA lists an ounce of 28.4 g and a whole bar, so a few squares are easy to under-log.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170272, retrieved . How we calculate.