Dark Chocolate Nutrition Facts Amount Per 100 gram

Dark Chocolate Nutrition Facts Amount Per 100 gram. Dark chocolate is an energy-rich food that provides about 170 calories per ounce. You'll also get varying amounts of sugar and fat from dark chocolate, depending on the amount of sweetener and fat used to make the chocolate. Typically, 1 ounce contains about 12 grams of total fat, 7 grams of saturated fat and 24 grams of sugar, according to the USDA. Because it's such a rich source of calories, fat and sugar, you should eat chocolate in moderation, particularly if you're trying to lose or maintain your weight or have diabetes.

Eating dark chocolate provides you with energy, fat, minerals and antioxidants to help maintain your overall health. These benefits come from the cocoa beans, which are roasted, ground and mixed with cocoa butter and sugar to form a chocolate bar. Check out the percentage of cocoa that your chosen chocolate contains; it's listed on the wrapper. Keep in mind that the higher the number, the darker the chocolate.

Dark Chocolate Nutrition Facts Amount Per 100 gram (dark chocolate nutritional value)

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per 100 grams
Calories 546
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31 g	47%
Saturated fat 19 g	95%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat 10 g
Trans fat 0.1 g
Cholesterol 8 mg	2%
Sodium 24 mg	1%
Potassium 559 mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 61 g	20%
Dietary fiber 7 g	28%
Sugar 48 g
Protein 4.9 g	9%
Caffeine 43 mg

Vitamin A	1%	Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	5%	Iron	44%
Vitamin D	0%	Vitamin B-6	0%
Vitamin B-12	3%	Magnesium	36%

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

Source: USDA

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