Chocolate: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of chocolate has 598 kcal. 1 oz (28 g): 170 kcal.
Chocolate is in the family Sweets & desserts. Per 100 g it provides 7.8 g protein, 45.9 g carbohydrates (10.9 g fiber) and 42.6 g fat: about 64% of its calories come from fat.
What chocolate provides most
- High in iron: 11.9 mg per 100 g, 66 % of the Daily Value.
- High in magnesium: 228 mg per 100 g, 54 % of the Daily Value.
- High in fiber: 10.9 g per 100 g, 39 % of the Daily Value.
- High in zinc: 3.3 mg per 100 g, 30 % of the Daily Value.
- High in phosphorus: 308 mg per 100 g, 25 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of carbohydrates: 45.9 g per 100 g, 17 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sugars: 24 g · saturated fat: 24.5 g.
Chocolate per serving
The serving is 1 oz, 28 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 598 kcal | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45.9 g | 13 g |
| Fiber | 10.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugars | 24 g | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 42.6 g | 12.1 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 5.7 mg |
Chocolate nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 598 kcal | — |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16 % |
| Total fat | 42.6 g | 55 % |
| Saturated fat | 24.5 g | 123 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.3 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1 % |
| Carbohydrates | 45.9 g | 17 % |
| Dietary fiber | 10.9 g | 39 % |
| Total sugars | 24 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamin K | 7.3 µg | 6 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 3 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 6 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 1.1 mg | 7 % |
| B6 | 0.04 mg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0.28 µg | 12 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6 % |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66 % |
| Magnesium | 228 mg | 54 % |
| Phosphorus | 308 mg | 25 % |
| Potassium | 715 mg | 15 % |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1 % |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 30 % |
| Selenium | 6.8 µg | 12 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.03 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other sweets & desserts
Of 10 foods in this family on Micela, chocolate ranks 1st for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍫 Chocolate | 598 | 7.8 g |
| 2 | 🍪 Cookie | 492 | 5.1 g |
| 3 | 🍩 Doughnut | 426 | 5.2 g |
| 4 | 🍭 Lollipop | 394 | 0 g |
| 5 | 🎂 Birthday cake | 391 | 3 g |
| 6 | 🍬 Sugar | 387 | 0 g |
| 7 | 🥠 Fortune cookie | 378 | 4.2 g |
| 8 | 🥧 Pie | 237 | 1.9 g |
| 9 | 🍨 Ice cream | 207 | 3.5 g |
| 10 | 🍮 Flan | 145 | 4.5 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, chocolate is in the top 10 for iron (1st), magnesium (1st), potassium (2nd), fiber (3rd), fat (6th).
Where it comes from
Upper Amazon in Ecuador; the Maya and Mexica made it a drink.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does chocolate have?
100 g of chocolate has 598 kcal. 1 oz (28 g) has 170 kcal.
How much protein does chocolate have?
7.8 g per 100 g; 2.2 g in 1 oz.
How many carbs does chocolate have?
45.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 10.9 g is fiber and 24 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does chocolate have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: iron, 66 %; magnesium, 54 %; fiber, 39 %; zinc, 30 %.
Where does chocolate come from?
Upper Amazon in Ecuador; the Maya and Mexica made it a drink. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 19904 · Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids · Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
One serving (1 oz) is about 8% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers