Calories in Dark Chocolate

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (38.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 199.9
  • Total Fat 16.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 9.9 mg
  • Potassium 217.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 15.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.0 g
  • Sugars 8.0 g
  • Protein 5.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 52.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 3.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 199.9 calories per serving (1 Serving (38.0g)), Dark Chocolate is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (16.0g, 64.3% of calories), including 6.0g of saturated fat. It contains 3.0mg of iron (17% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

⚠️ High Saturated Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Bittersweet Chocolate (chocolate Liquor, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin [an Emulsifier], and Vanilla), Almonds, Tapioca Starch, Tapioca Syrup, Vegetable Oil, Shellac, Salt.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Lecithin, Soy Lecithin

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Dark Chocolate contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories199.9 kcal10%
Total Fat16.0 g21%
Saturated Fat6.0 g30%
Sodium9.9 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate15.0 g5%
Dietary Fiber4.0 g14%
Protein5.0 g10%
Calcium52.8 mg4%
Iron3.0 mg17%
Potassium217.0 mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Dark Chocolate accounts for 10% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 64.3% of the calories.

Fat 64.3%
Carbs 26.8%
Fat 64.3% Carbs 26.8% Protein 8.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 199.9 calories in Dark Chocolate? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 15.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 34.5 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 21.9 min
HIIT 18.5 min
Step Aerobics 19.8 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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