Dark chocolate
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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[3] or unsweetened chocolate.[4] 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.
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Quick Facts Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz), Energy ...
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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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 |
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,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] |
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Government and industry standards of what products may be labeled "dark chocolate" vary by country and market.