Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids
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A 100g serving covers 114% of the daily recommended Copper, making Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Fat dominates the macronutrient profile at 31.3g per 100g, with protein contributing just 4.9g. At 546 calories per 100g, Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids 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. Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids provides 7g of dietary fiber per 100g (25% DV), contributing meaningfully toward the recommended 28g daily target. Nutritionally broad, Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein4%4.9 g
- Fat52%31.3 g
- Carbs45%61.2 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 0.97 | G |
| Energy | 546 | KCAL |
| Protein | 4.9 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.3 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 61.2 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7.0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 | G |
| Cholesterol | 8.0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.03 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.72 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.23 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.54 | MG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 8.1 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 56.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 8.0 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 146 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 206 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 559 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 24.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.0 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 1.0 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.4 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 3.0 | UG |
| Energy | 2283 | kJ |
| Ash | 1.7 | G |
| Sucrose | 46.3 | G |
| Glucose | 0 | G |
| Fructose | 0 | G |
| Lactose | 1.6 | G |
| Maltose | 0 | G |
| Galactose | 0 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.30 | MG |
| Carotene, beta | 26.0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 7.0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 1.0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 50.0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 31.0 | UG |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 6.4 | MG |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.34 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.08 | MG |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) | 0.10 | UG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 18.5 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.06 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.03 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.09 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.08 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.26 | G |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.03 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.6 | G |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.07 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 9.8 | G |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.31 | G |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.05 | G |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.03 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.5 | G |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.02 | G |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.11 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 c | 0.10 | G |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.4 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 c | 9.3 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 c | 0 | G |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.00 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c | 0.95 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.09 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) | 0.09 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.001 | G |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.002 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.001 | G |
| PUFA 22:4 | 0.003 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.11 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.09 | G |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.01 | G |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.08 | G |
| TFA 22:1 t | 0 | G |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.02 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.02 | G |
| Stigmasterol | 25.0 | MG |
| Campesterol | 11.0 | MG |
| Beta-sitosterol | 66.0 | MG |
| Caffeine | 43.0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 493 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oz (28.35g) | 155 | 1.4g | 8.9g | 17.3g |
| bar (162g) | 885 | 7.9g | 50.7g | 99.1g |
Scaled from Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids's per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids is a excellent source of Iron (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
- Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids is a excellent source of Magnesium (35% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
- Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids is a excellent source of Fiber (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Fiber
- Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids is a good source of Zinc (18% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
- Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids is a good source of Potassium (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium
Dietary Considerations
With 559mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids. See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids is naturally low in sodium at 24mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Chocolate Dark 45- 59% Cacao Solids provides 8.0mg of iron per 100g, relevant for managing iron deficiency. See the Iron Deficiency & Anemia Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Magnesium: top 4% (#330 of 8,262)
- Iron: top 5% (#413 of 8,262)
- Fiber: top 7% (#578 of 8,262)
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Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170271.
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