Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao Solids

Serving Size 100 grams

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao Solids with a serving size of 100 grams has a total of 598 calories with 42.63 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 100 grams of food and contains 383.67 calories from fat. This item is classified as sweets foods.

This food is a good source of fiber, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese but is high in fat, sugars and saturated fats. Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao Solids is a high fat food because 64.16% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Fat 66% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 66% of the recommended daily intake of fat.

Sugars 96% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 96% of the recommended daily intake of sugars.

Fiber 44% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 44% of the recommended daily needs of fiber.

Iron 66% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 66% of the recommended daily needs of iron.

Magnesium 54% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 54% of the recommended daily needs of magnesium.

Zinc 30% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 30% of the recommended daily needs of zinc.

Copper 197% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 197% of the recommended daily needs of copper.

Manganese 85% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 85% of the recommended daily needs of manganese.

Saturated Fats 122% of DV

A serving of 100 grams of chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids has 122% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g (about 3.52 oz)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 598 Calories from Fat 384
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.6g 66%
Saturated Fat 24.5g 122%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 45.9g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g 44%
Sugars 24g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 6% Iron 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

NutrientAmountDV %
Vitamin A39 IU1%
Vitamin A, RAE2 µg0%
Alpha Carotene7 µg-
Beta Carotene19 µg-
Beta Cryptoxanthin1 µg-
Lutein + zeaxanthin27 µg-
Lycopene0 µg-
Vitamin B-120.28 µg12%
Vitamin B-60.04 mg2%
Vitamin E0.59 mg4%
→ Beta Tocopherol0.01 mg-
→ Delta Tocopherol0.29 mg-
→ Gamma Tocopherol9.19 mg-
→ Alpha Tocotrienol0 mg-
→ Beta Tocotrienol0 mg-
→ Delta Tocotrienol0 mg-
→ Gamma Tocotrienol0.14 mg-
Vitamin K7.3 µg6%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

NutrientAmountDV %
Carbohydrate45.9 g15%
Sugars23.99 g96%
→ Sucrose23.99 g-
→ Glucose0 g-
→ Fructose0 g-
→ Lactose0 g-
→ Maltose0 g-
→ Galactose0 g-
Fiber10.9 g44%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Fat42.63 g66%
Saturated Fats24.49 g122%
→ Butyric Acid0.01 g-
→ Caproic Acid0.01 g-
→ Caprylic Acid0.01 g-
→ Capric Acid0.05 g-
→ Lauric Acid0.02 g-
→ Myristic Acid0.08 g-
→ Palmitic Acid10.08 g-
→ Stearic Acid13.63 g-
→ Arachidic Acid0.41 g-
→ Behenic Acid0.07 g-
→ Lignoceric Acid0.04 g-
Monounsaturated Fats12.78 g-
→ Myristoleic Acid0 g-
→ Pentadecenoic Acid0 g-
→ Palmitoleic Acid0.11 g-
→ Heptadecenoic Acid0.09 g-
→ Oleic Acid 12.65 g-
→ Gadoleic Acid0.02 g-
→ Erucic Acid0 g-
→ Nervonic Acid0 g-
Polyunsaturated Fats1.26 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)1.22 g-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)0.03 g-
→ Alpha-linolenic Acid0.03 g-
→ Gamma-linolenic Acid0 g-
→ Parinaric Acid0 g-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2)0 g-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:3)0 g-
→ Arachidonic Acid0 g-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) 0 g-
Trans Fats0.03 g0%
Total trans-monoenoic0.03 g-
Total trans-polyenoic0.01 g-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

NutrientAmountDV %
Protein7.79 g15%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

NutrientAmountDV %
Calcium73 mg6%
Copper1.77 mg197%
Iron11.9 mg66%
Magnesium228 mg54%
Manganese1.95 mg85%
Phosphorus308 mg25%
Potassium715 mg15%
Selenium6.8 µg12%
Sodium20 mg1%
Zinc3.31 mg30%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

NutrientAmountDV %
Cholesterol3 mg1%
→ Stigmasterol31 mg-
→ Campesterol12 mg-
→ Beta-sitosterol86 mg-

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

NutrientAmountDV %
Ash2.32 g-
Caffeine80 mg-
Theobromine802 mg-
Water1.37 g-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao Solids with 598calories? A brisk walk for 130 minutes, jogging for 61 minutes, or hiking for 100 minutes will help your burn off the calories in chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical ActivityBurn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less125 minutes
Dancing109 minutes
Golfing109 minutes
Hiking100 minutes
Light Gardening109 minutes
Stretching199 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph130 minutes
Weight Training - light workout166 minutes
Aerobics75 minutes
Basketball82 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more61 minutes
Running - 5 mph61 minutes
Swimming70 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph79 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout82 minutes
Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

  • Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
  • A variety of whole fruits
  • Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
  • Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
  • Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
  • Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium