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Calories & Macros in Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao)

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
per 100 g
Carbs
52.4g
per 100 g
Fat
38.3g
per 100 g
Calories in Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) from protein, carbs and fat
Calories in Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) from protein, carbs and fat: Protein 4%, Carbs 36%, Fat 60%
  • 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
Protein
1.7g
Carbs
14.9g
Fat
10.9g
Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) calories and macros by weight
AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28.3 g)164 kcal1.7 g14.9 g10.9 g
50 g290 kcal3.1 g26.2 g19.2 g
100 g579 kcal6.1 g52.4 g38.3 g
150 g869 kcal9.2 g78.6 g57.5 g
200 g1,158 kcal12.2 g104.8 g76.6 g
250 g1,448 kcal15.3 g131.1 g95.8 g
300 g1,737 kcal18.4 g157.3 g114.9 g
500 g2,895 kcal30.6 g262.1 g191.6 g
1 lb (454 g)2,626 kcal27.8 g237.8 g173.8 g
Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) calories and macros per portion (USDA household measures)
AmountCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz: 28.4 g164 kcal1.7 g14.9 g10.9 g
1 bar: 112 g648 kcal6.9 g58.7 g42.9 g

Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao) nutrition facts per 100 g

Nutrients in 100 g of Dark Chocolate (60-69% Cacao)
NutrientPer 100 g% Daily Value
Calories579 kcal–
Protein6.12 g12%
Total fat38.3 g49%
Saturated fat22 g110%
Monounsaturated fat11.5 g–
Polyunsaturated fat1.22 g–
Cholesterol6 mg2%
Total carbohydrate52.4 g19%
Dietary fiber8 g29%
Total sugars36.7 g–
Sodium10 mg<1%
Potassium567 mg12%
Calcium62 mg5%
Iron6.32 mg35%
Magnesium176 mg42%
Phosphorus260 mg21%
Zinc2.65 mg24%
Vitamin A (RAE)3 µg<1%
Vitamin CNot reported–
Vitamin DNot reported–
Vitamin E0.59 mg4%
Vitamin K7.2 µg6%
Vitamin B60.03 mg2%
Vitamin B120.18 µg8%
Folate (DFE)Not reported–
Thiamin (B1)0.03 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2)0.05 mg4%
Niacin (B3)0.84 mg5%
Caffeine86 mg–
AlcoholNot reported–
Water1.25 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
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.