Food guide

Dark Chocolate Bar

Dark Chocolate Bar is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of dark chocolate bar for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 165 kcal per 30 g serving.

Nutrition information for Dark Chocolate Bar
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	550 kcal	165 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	5 g	1.5 g	0.9 g
Carbohydrate	60 g	18 g	10.9 g
Fat	32.3 g	9.7 g	5.9 g
Fibre	7.3 g	2.2 g	1.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of dark chocolate bar, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Dark Chocolate Bar
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	2 µg	0.6 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.55 mg	0.17 mg	4%
Vitamin K	8 µg	2.4 µg	7%
Thiamin	0.026 mg	0.008 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.051 mg	0.015 mg	4%
Niacin	0.75 mg	0.23 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.041 mg	0.012 mg	2%
Folate	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin B12	0.23 µg	0.069 µg	10%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	0.09 mg	6%
Choline	27.6 mg	8.3 mg	5%
Minerals
Calcium	57 mg	17.1 mg	4%
Iron	8.1 mg	2.4 mg	45%
Magnesium	152 mg	45.6 mg	36%
Phosphorus	214 mg	64.2 mg	17%
Potassium	568 mg	170 mg	12%
Sodium	23 mg	6.9 mg	1%
Zinc	2.1 mg	0.63 mg	19%
Selenium	3.5 µg	1.1 µg	6%
Copper	1.1 mg	0.33 mg	122%
Manganese	1.4 mg	0.42 mg	61%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%)

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat dark chocolate bar?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Dark Chocolate Bar is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Easy to over-consume relative to hunger; treat as an occasional or measured item.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.