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Dark chocolate with 70-85% cacao solids delivers intense, bittersweet flavor rich in flavanols linked to improved blood flow and heart health. Provides iron and magnesium.

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How should I track Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao?

Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao is high in iron. The trickiest part about tracking Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao is that small portions pack a lot of calories, and most people estimate sweet portions poorly. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) found that calorie-dense foods are underestimated by 50–200% when portioned by eye. Weighing on a scale takes the guesswork out. And here is the mindset shift that helps: tracking sweets is not about guilt. It is about awareness. When you log a treat honestly, you can plan around it and still hit your targets for the day.

Macro Breakdown

Macro Split: 5% Protein, 31% Carbs, 64% FatFat64%
Protein5%7.8g
Carbs31%45.9g
Fat64%42.6g

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g. Percentages reflect Daily Value (DV).

Energy
  • Calories
    598kcal—
Macronutrients
  • Protein
    7.8g16%
  • Carbohydrates
    45.9g—
  • Fat
    42.6g—
  • Fiberathlete
    10.9g39%
  • Sugar
    24.0g—
  • Saturated Fat
    24.5g—
Minerals
  • Sodium
    20mg—
  • Calciumathlete
    73mg6%
  • Ironathlete
    12mg66%
Vitamins
  • Vitamin Dathlete
    0.0mcg0%

% Daily Value based on FDA 2,000 kcal reference diet. Strength trainees have different needs — see highlighted nutrients.

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Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao — values for 40g

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Primary macros

Calories
239
kcal
Protein
3.1
g
Carbs
18.4
g
Fat
17.0
g

More nutrients

Fiber
4.4g
Sugar
9.6g
Sat. Fat
9.8g
Sodium
8mg
Calcium
29mg
Iron
5mg
Potassium
286mg
Magnesium
91mg
Zinc
1mg
Vitamin D
0.0mcg
Nutrient highlights
High in IronHigh in MagnesiumHigh in FiberHigh in ZincGood Source of Potassium

Frequently Asked Questions

Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao is high in iron. The trickiest part about tracking Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao is that small portions pack a lot of calories, and most people estimate sweet portions poorly. Research (Almiron-Roig et al., Appetite 2013) found that calorie-dense foods are underestimated by 50–200% when portioned by eye. Weighing on a scale takes the guesswork out. And here is the mindset shift that helps: tracking sweets is not about guilt. It is about awareness. When you log a treat honestly, you can plan around it and still hit your targets for the day.

Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao contains 7.8g protein per 100g, which is lower in protein. A 40g serving provides 3.1g protein.

Notable nutrients in Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao include Iron, Magnesium and Fiber. Per 100g: 7.8g protein, 45.9g carbs, and 42.6g fat.

Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao contains 598 kcal per 100g, making it more calorie-dense. For weight loss, control portion sizes and fit it within your daily calorie targets.

Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao is not ideal for a keto diet. At 35.0g net carbs per 100g, a single serving could easily exceed the daily 20-50g net carb limit.

Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao provides 598 kcal, 7.8g protein, 45.9g carbs, and 42.6g fat per 100g. Compare with other sweets & desserts foods in our database to find the best option for your nutritional goals.

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Dark chocolate, 70-85% cacao

Macros per 100g

598
Calories
Protein7.8g
Fat42.6g
Carbs45.9g
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