Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened)
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A 100g serving covers 359% of the daily recommended Copper, making Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (14.3g), fat (52.3g), and carbohydrates (28.4g) per 100g. At 642 calories per 100g, Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) is highly concentrated in energy, typical of foods rich in fats or sugars. Sodium is modest at 24mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) provides 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100g (59% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) delivers meaningful amounts of 13 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein9%14.3 g
- Fat73%52.3 g
- Carbs18%28.4 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 1.3 | G |
| Energy | 642 | KCAL |
| Protein | 14.3 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 52.3 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 28.4 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 16.6 | G |
| Total Sugars | 0.91 | G |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.15 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.10 | MG |
| Niacin | 1.4 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.03 | MG |
| Folate, total | 28.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.40 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.7 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 101 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 17.4 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 327 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 400 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 830 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 24.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 9.6 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 3.2 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 4.2 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 8.1 | UG |
| Energy | 2685 | kJ |
| Ash | 3.6 | G |
| Sucrose | 0.91 | G |
| Glucose | 0 | G |
| Fructose | 0 | G |
| Lactose | 0 | G |
| Maltose | 0 | G |
| Galactose | 0 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.17 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 28.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 28.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 45.7 | MG |
| Betaine | 2.6 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 38.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 5.8 | MG |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 32.3 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 13:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.03 | G |
| SFA 15:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 13.3 | G |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.10 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 18.2 | G |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.55 | G |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 24:0 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 16.1 | G |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.10 | G |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 16.0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 16.0 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.6 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.4 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.12 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.12 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0 | G |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0 | G |
| Stigmasterol | 38.0 | MG |
| Campesterol | 13.0 | MG |
| Beta-sitosterol | 85.0 | MG |
| Tryptophan | 0.13 | G |
| Threonine | 0.37 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.41 | G |
| Leucine | 0.69 | G |
| Lysine | 0.47 | G |
| Methionine | 0.14 | G |
| Cystine | 0.23 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.42 | G |
| Valine | 0.66 | G |
| Arginine | 0.81 | G |
| Histidine | 0.21 | G |
| Alanine | 0.47 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 1.3 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 1.9 | G |
| Glycine | 0.51 | G |
| Proline | 0.88 | G |
| Serine | 0.53 | G |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 80.0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 1297 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oz Hersheys (14.2g) | 91 | 2g | 7.4g | 4g |
| oz square Bakers (29g) | 186 | 4.2g | 15.2g | 8.2g |
| cup, grated (132g) | 847 | 18.9g | 69g | 37.5g |
Scaled from Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) is a excellent source of Iron (97% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) is a excellent source of Zinc (88% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) is a excellent source of Magnesium (78% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) is a excellent source of Fiber (59% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) is a excellent source of Protein (29% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
Dietary Considerations
With 830mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) is naturally low in sodium at 24mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Baking Chocolate Squares (Unsweetened) provides 17.4mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Fiber: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
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Serving Size 100g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 167568.
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