Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate containing only cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sugar. Dark chocolate without added sweetener is known as bitter chocolate or unsweetened chocolate. As with the other two main types of chocolate (milk and white), dark chocolate is used for chocolate bars or as a coating in confectionery.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,500 kJ (600 kcal) |
45.9 g | |
| Sugars | 24 g |
| Dietary fiber | 10.9 g |
42.6 g | |
| Saturated | 24.5 g |
| Trans | 0.03 g |
| Monounsaturated | 12.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.26 g |
Protein | 7.79 g |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 0% 2 μg |
| Vitamin A | 39 IU |
| Thiamine (B1) | 3% 0.034 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 6% 0.078 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7% 1.05 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 8% 0.418 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 2% 0.038 mg |
| Vitamin E | 4% 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6% 7.3 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 6% 73 mg |
| Copper | 197% 1.77 mg |
| Iron | 66% 11.90 mg |
| Magnesium | 54% 228 mg |
| Manganese | 85% 1.95 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25% 308 mg |
| Potassium | 24% 715 mg |
| Selenium | 12% 6.8 μg |
| Sodium | 1% 20 mg |
| Zinc | 30% 3.31 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 1.37 g |
| Caffeine | 80 mg |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Theobromine | 802 mg |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. | |
Government and industry standards of what products may be labeled "dark chocolate" vary by country and market.
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