Dark chocolate

USDA "Chocolate, dark, 70–85% cocoa mass"
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	2,500 kJ (600 kcal)
Carbohydrates	45.9 g
Sugars	24 g
Dietary fiber	10.9 g
Fat	42.6 g
Saturated	24.5 g
Trans	0.03 g
Monounsaturated	12.8 g
Polyunsaturated	1.26 g
Protein	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
	Link to USDA Database entry
	†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.

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.

Government and industry standards of what products may be labeled "dark chocolate" vary by country and market.

^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". FDA. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
^ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.). Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US). ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
^ Mushet, C.; Sur La Table; Caruso, M. (2008). The Art and Soul of Baking. Andrews McMeel Publishing. pp. 39–40. ISBN 978-0-7407-7334-1.
^ Patrick-Goudreau, C. (2007). The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets. Fair Winds Press. p. 241. ISBN 978-1-61673-850-1.

[FDADailyValues-1] United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". FDA. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.

[NationalAcademiesPotassium-2] National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.). Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US). ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.

[Mushet_Table_Caruso_2008_p._39-3] Mushet, C.; Sur La Table; Caruso, M. (2008). The Art and Soul of Baking. Andrews McMeel Publishing. pp. 39–40. ISBN 978-0-7407-7334-1.

[Patrick-Goudreau_2007_p._241-4] Patrick-Goudreau, C. (2007). The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets. Fair Winds Press. p. 241. ISBN 978-1-61673-850-1.

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Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	2,500 kJ (600 kcal)

Carbohydrates	45.9 g
Sugars	24 g
Dietary fiber	10.9 g


Fat	42.6 g
Saturated	24.5 g
Trans	0.03 g
Monounsaturated	12.8 g
Polyunsaturated	1.26 g


Protein	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

Link to USDA Database entry
^†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,^[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.^[2]