Dark Chocolate - 280 calories

Manufacturer Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc.

Product Information and Ingredients

Dark Chocolate is manufactured by Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. with a suggested serving size of 1 BLOCK (55 g) and 280 calories per serving. The nutritional value of a suggested serving of dark chocolate includes 0 mg of cholesterol, 0 mg of sodium, 14 grams of carbohydrates, 9 grams of dietary fiber, 1 grams of sugar and 8 grams of proteins.

The product's manufacturer code is UPC: 643392500101.

This product is a good source of fiber but is high in fat and saturated fats.

Calories from fat: a total of 96.43% of the total calories in this suggested serving come from fat. Try to consume less than 10 percent of daily calories from saturated fats.

Fat 25% of DV

A serving of 1 BLOCK (55 g) of dark chocolate has 25% of the recommended daily intake of fat.

Fiber 20% of DV

A serving of 1 BLOCK (55 g) of dark chocolate has 20% of the recommended daily needs of fiber.

Saturated Fats 52% of DV

A serving of 1 BLOCK (55 g) of dark chocolate has 52% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Ingredient List

  • Cacao Beans; Whole Vanilla Beans

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 BLOCK (55 g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g 25%
Saturated Fat 19g 52%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 3%
Dietary Fiber 9g 20%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% Iron 11%

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g (about 3.52 oz)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 Calories from Fat 491
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.6g 46%
Saturated Fat 34.6g 95%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.5g 5%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g 36%
Sugars 2g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 20%

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

Dark Chocolate Nutritional Value

Nutrient Suggested Serving 1 BLOCK (55 g) Standard Serving 100g
Energy280 kcal (8%)509 kcal (14%)
Protein8 g (9%)14.55 g (16%)
Total Lipid (fat)30 g (25%)54.55 g (46%)
Carbohydrate, By Difference14 g (3%)25.45 g (5%)
Fiber, Total Dietary9 g (20%)16.4 g (36%)
Sugars, Total1 g (2%)1.82 g (4%)
Calcium, Ca20 mg (1%)36 mg (2%)
Iron, Fe3.6 mg (11%)6.55 mg (20%)
Sodium, Na5 mg (0%)9 mg (0%)
Vitamin C, Total Ascorbic Acid0 mg (0%)0 mg (0%)
Vitamin A, Iu0 IU (0%)0 IU (0%)
Fatty Acids, Total Saturated19 g (52%)34.55 g (95%)
Fatty Acids, Total Trans0 g (0%)0 g (0%)
Cholesterol0 mg (0%)0 mg (0%)

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. Dark Chocolate with 280 calories? A brisk walk for 61 minutes, jogging for 29 minutes, or hiking for 47 minutes will help your burn off the calories in dark chocolate.

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 less58 minutes
Dancing51 minutes
Golfing51 minutes
Hiking47 minutes
Light Gardening51 minutes
Stretching93 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph61 minutes
Weight Training - light workout78 minutes
Aerobics35 minutes
Basketball38 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more29 minutes
Running - 5 mph29 minutes
Swimming33 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph37 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout38 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.
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