Fats, oils and sweets
How many calories are in dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate (70–85%) has 598 calories per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz, 28.4 g) has 170 calories.
- Calories, 1 oz (28.4 g)
- 170
- Calories per gram
- 6
High energy density
Calories in dark chocolate (70–85%) by portion
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 170 | 2.2 g | 13 g | 12.1 g |
| 1 bar (101 g) | 604 | 7.9 g | 46.4 g | 43 g |
| 100 g | 598 | 7.8 g | 45.9 g | 42.6 g |
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Where the calories come from
- Protein 5%
- Carbs 31%
- Fat 64%
Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 598
- Protein
- 7.8 g
- Carbs
- 45.9 g
- Fat
- 42.6 g
- Fibre
- 10.9 g
- Sugar
- 24 g
- Sodium
- 20 mg
Fats, oils and sweets: lightest first
- Vanilla ice cream 207 cal per 100 g
- Honey 304 cal per 100 g
- Butter 717 cal per 100 g
- Olive oil 884 cal per 100 g
FAQ
Is dark chocolate high in calories?
It has 6 calories per gram, which counts as high energy density. That's more calories per gram than 95% of the 106 foods we track.
How many calories are in 100 g of dark chocolate (70–85%)?
598 calories, with 7.8 g protein, 45.9 g carbs and 42.6 g fat.
Where do the calories in dark chocolate come from?
Roughly 5% from protein, 31% from carbs, 64% from fat.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 170273: "Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.