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Nutritional Profile of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
We got 51 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks very high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Theobromine (Other Micronutrients)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for two additional nutrients:
- Caffeine (Other Micronutrients)
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Candy, Sweets or Lollies) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
- alpha-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caffeine (Other Micronutrients)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
- Theobromine (Other Micronutrients)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
In food category: Candy, Sweets or Lollies
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 60.2 g | 17.1 g | 156 | 392 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.4 g | 1.8 g | 26 | 184 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 48.8 g | 13.8 g | 126 | 184 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 10.5 g | 3 g | 33 | 310 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 g | 297.7 mg | 95 | 1501 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 19.5 g | 5.5 g | 15 | 136 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 33.2 g | 9.4 g | 28 | 265 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 104 | 431 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 115 | 491 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 91 | 337 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 113 | 390 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 129 | 673 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 144 | 1012 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 8.3 g | 2.3 g | 9 | 169 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 10.7 g | 3 g | 5 | 42 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 10.4 g | 2.9 g | 26 | 291 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 92 mg | 26.1 mg | 56 | 891 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 58 | 465 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 21 | 293 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 988 mg | 280.1 mg | 83 | 1421 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 78 | 900 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 1.3 g | 114 | 1169 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 49 | 453 |
| Folate, food | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 51 | 287 |
| Folate, total | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 54 | 393 |
| Niacin | 708 µg | 200.7 µg | 70 | 1841 |
| Riboflavin | 146 µg | 41.4 µg | 82 | 665 |
| Thiamin | 23 µg | 6.5 µg | 106 | 861 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 50 | 718 |
| Vitamin B6 | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 85 | 939 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 6 | 460 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 400 µg | 113.4 µg | 90 | 603 |
| beta-Carotene | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 29 | 1154 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 21 | 1010 |
| Phylloquinone | 7.2 µg | 2 µg | 23 | 850 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 72 | 712 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 131 | 507 |
| Copper, Cu | 825 µg | 233.9 µg | 19 | 220 |
| Iron, Fe | 5.4 mg | 1.5 mg | 13 | 399 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 132 mg | 37.4 mg | 17 | 188 |
| Phosphorus, P | 180 mg | 51 mg | 51 | 484 |
| Potassium, K | 429 mg | 121.6 mg | 34 | 469 |
| Selenium, Se | 3.2 µg | 0.9 µg | 52 | 662 |
| Sodium, Na | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 203 | 1131 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.8 mg | 510.3 µg | 37 | 733 |
| Other Micronutrients (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Caffeine | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 10 | 29 |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 40 | 377 |
| Choline | 28.8 mg | 8.2 mg | 45 | 868 |
| Theobromine | 470 mg | 133.2 mg | 13 | 16 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 750 mg | 212.6 mg | 288 | 2696 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 528 kcal | 149.7 kcal | 34 | 162 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Chocolate (Sweet Or Dark)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Piece | 7.6 g | 0.3 oz |
| 1 Miniature/bite Size | 8.0 g | 0.3 oz |
| 1 Cubic Inch | 18.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Bar (1.45 Oz) | 41.0 g | 1.4 oz |
| 1 King Size Bar | 74.0 g | 2.6 oz |
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| 16 | |
| All Natural Light Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream | No of Nutrients |
| 16 | |
| Baking Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Squares) | 73 |
| Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Frozen Yogurts) | 55 |
(Fudge-Type, Syrups) | 54 |
(Nonfat Milk, Sweetened Without Sugar, Frozen Yogurts) | 52 |
(Semi-Sweet Morsel) | 39 |
(Soft-Serve, Frozen Yogurts) | 68 |
(With Almonds, Sweet Or Dark) | 53 |
(Light) | 58 |
| Chocolate Candy | No of Nutrients |
(With Fondant & Caramel) | 50 |
| Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream | No of Nutrients |
(No Sugar Added) | 16 |
| Chocolate Covered | No of Nutrients |
(Low Sugar Or Low Calorie, Candies) | 68 |
| Chocolate Covered Banana | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| Chocolate Covered Candies | No of Nutrients |
(Caramel With Nuts) | 50 |
| Chocolate Covered Fruit | No of Nutrients |
| 42 | |
| Chocolate Covered Nuts | No of Nutrients |
(Not Almonds Or Peanuts) | 52 |
| Chocolate Dip | No of Nutrients |
| 52 | |
| Chocolate Flavor Puddings | No of Nutrients |
(Regular, Low Calorie, Dry Mix) | 38 |
| Chocolate Frosting | No of Nutrients |
(Creamy, Dry Mix) | 46 |
(Creamy, Ready-To-Eat) | 63 |
(Prepared With Butter, Creamy, Dry Mix) | 79 |
(Prepared With Margarine, Creamy, Dry Mix) | 60 |
| Chocolate Fudge | No of Nutrients |
| 50 | |
(Chocolate-Coated) | 50 |
(Prepared-From-Recipe, Candies) | 59 |
(With Nuts, Chocolate-Coated) | 51 |
(With Nuts, Prepared-From-Recipe, Candies) | 60 |
(With Nuts) | 51 |
| Chocolate Glaze | No of Nutrients |
(With Butter, Prepared-From-Recipe, Nfsmi Recipe No. C-32) | 67 |
| Chocolate Ice Cream | No of Nutrients |
| 16 | |
| 16 | |
| 59 | |
(Light, No Sugar Added) | 56 |
(Low Carbohydrate, Regular) | 57 |
(Rich) | 58 |
| Chocolate Icing | No of Nutrients |
| 36 | |
| Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge | No of Nutrients |
(Prepared-From-Recipe, Candies) | 68 |
(With Nuts, Prepared-By-Recipe, Candies) | 66 |
| Chocolate Or Caramel Covered With Nuts | No of Nutrients |
(Ice Cream Type, Frozen Novelties) | 56 |
| Chocolate Puddings | No of Nutrients |
(Ready-To-Eat, Fat Free) | 35 |
(Ready-To-Eat) | 58 |
(Regular, Dry Mix, Prepared With 2% Milk) | 89 |
(Regular, Dry Mix, Prepared With Whole Milk) | 57 |
(Regular, Dry Mix) | 41 |
| Chocolate Rennin/Rennet | No of Nutrients |
(Dry Mix, Prepared With 2% Milk) | 70 |
(Dry Mix, Prepared With Whole Milk) | 70 |
| Chocolate Syrup | No of Nutrients |
(Thin Type) | 24 |
(Thin Type) | 27 |
| 48 |
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| Chocolate Syrup | No of Nutrients |
(Thin Type) | 36 |
| Chocolate Topping | No of Nutrients |
(Hard Coating) | 47 |
(Fudge Type) | 49 |
| Chocolate-Flavored Sprinkles | No of Nutrients |
| 42 | |
| Cocoavia Blueberry & Almond Chocolate Bar | No of Nutrients |
| 20 | |
| Cocoavia Chocolate Bar | No of Nutrients |
| 20 | |
| Cocoavia Chocolate Covered Almonds | No of Nutrients |
| 20 | |
| Cocoavia Crispy Chocolate Bar | No of Nutrients |
| 20 | |
| Dark Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(45- 59% Cacao Solids) | 82 |
(60-69% Cacao Solids) | 79 |
(70-85% Cacao Solids) | 80 |
| Dark Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
(45-59% Cacao Solids 90%; 60-69% Cacao Solids 5%; 70-85% Cacao Solids 5%, Not Further Specified, Candies) | 83 |
| Dark Chocolate Coated Coffee Beans | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 38 |
| Dove Dark Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
| 16 | |
| Dove Milk Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
| 17 | |
| Flavors Other Than Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Frozen Yogurts) | 53 |
| Goobers Chocolate Covered Peanuts | No of Nutrients |
| 18 | |
| Hershey's Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup | No of Nutrients |
(Chocolate, Syrups) | 31 |
| Hershey's Milk Chocolate With Almond Bites | No of Nutrients |
| 31 | |
| Hershey's Sugar Free Genuine Chocolate Flavored Lite Syrup | No of Nutrients |
(Chocolate, Syrups) | 59 |
| Instant Chocolate Flavor Puddings | No of Nutrients |
(Low Calorie, Dry Mix) | 42 |
| Instant Chocolate Puddings | No of Nutrients |
(Dry Mix, Prepared With 2% Milk) | 70 |
(Dry Mix) | 43 |
(Prepared With Whole Milk, Dry Mix) | 69 |
| Krackel Chocolate Bar | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 30 |
| Liquid Baking Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
| 62 | |
| M&M Mars Pretzel Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 61 |
| M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 49 | |
| 61 | |
| M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 17 | |
| M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| 63 | |
| M&M's Minis Milk Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 17 | |
| M&M's Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 49 | |
| 61 | |
| M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| 59 | |
| M&M's Pretzel Chocolate Candies | No of Nutrients |
| 50 | |
| M&M's Milk Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | No of Nutrients |
(Baking Chocolate) | 17 |
| M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking Bits | No of Nutrients |
(Baking Chocolate) | 16 |
| Mexican Baking Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Squares) | 45 |
| Mexican Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Tablet) | 41 |
| Milk Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 64 |
(With Almonds, Candies) | 60 |
(With Nuts, Not Almond Or Peanuts) | 52 |
(With Peanuts) | 49 |
(With Rice Cereal, Candies) | 64 |
| Milk Chocolate Candy | No of Nutrients |
(Plain) | 48 |
(With Almonds) | 49 |
(With Cereal) | 51 |
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(With Fruit & Nuts) | 50 |
| Milk Chocolate Coated Coffee Beans | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 59 |
| Milk Chocolate Coated Peanuts | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 60 |
| Milk Chocolate Coated Raisins | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 59 |
| Milk Chocolate Topping | No of Nutrients |
| 52 | |
| Milky Way Caramels. Dark Chocolate Covered | No of Nutrients |
| 17 | |
| Mr. Goodbar Chocolate Bar | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 59 |
| Raisinets Chocolate Covered Raisins | No of Nutrients |
| 17 | |
| Rolo Caramels In Milk Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 50 |
| Semisweet Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 64 |
(Made With Butter, Candies) | 64 |
| Slim-A-Bear Chocolate Cone | No of Nutrients |
(Frozen Novelties) | 16 |
| Special Dark Chocolate Bar | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 22 |
| Sugar-Coated Chocolate Discs | No of Nutrients |
| 48 | |
| Sweet Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 61 |
| Sweet Chocolate Coated Fondant | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 46 |
| Symphony Milk Chocolate Bar | No of Nutrients |
(Candies) | 20 |
| Twix Chocolate Fudge Cookie Bars | No of Nutrients |
| 47 | |
| 44 | |
| Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream | No of Nutrients |
(No Sugar Added) | 16 |
| White Chocolate | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
(Candies) | 52 |
(With Almonds) | 48 |
(With Cereal) | 51 |
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