Fats, oils and sweets
How much protein is in dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate (70–85%) has 7.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 oz, 28.4 g) has 2.2 g of protein and 170 calories.
- Protein, 1 oz (28.4 g)
- 2.2 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 1.3 g
Low protein density
Protein in dark chocolate (70–85%) by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.4 g) | 2.2 g | 170 | 13 g | 12.1 g |
| 1 bar (101 g) | 7.9 g | 604 | 46.4 g | 43 g |
| 100 g | 7.8 g | 598 | 45.9 g | 42.6 g |
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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: most protein per calorie
- Vanilla ice cream 1.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Butter 0.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Honey 0.1 g protein per 100 cal
- Olive oil 0 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is dark chocolate high in protein?
Not really. It has 1.3 g of protein per 100 calories. That's fine: not every food needs to be a protein food.
How much protein is in 100 g of dark chocolate (70–85%)?
7.8 g, with 598 calories.
How much dark chocolate (70–85%) gives you 30 g of protein?
About 385 g, for roughly 2302 calories. That's about 13.6 servings of 1 oz.
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.