Dark Chocolate Nutrition, Get the Skinny on Fat and CaloriesSearch here to quickly find the information you're looking for.  Custom Search Dark chocolate nutrition is about more than just the fat and calories. You may be surprised to learn it contains minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, and more. Get the whole picture. Yes, it's calorie dense. But wrapped in that delicious taste are some important nutrients you probably need. So face the nutrition facts. You may find a new excuse to eat dark chocolate!
FatOh no, the big F. Fat! Unfortunately, chocolate contains a lot. But if it's from cocoa butter, it's not so bad. It has a neutral effect on cholesterol.The amount of fat in a 1.5oz serving of dark chocolate candy can range from 11g to over 20g. It varies because of the...
CaloriesYes, we all like to pretend they don't add up but they do (or do they multiply?). So what's the bad news?Yikes! About 200 calories per 1.5oz serving of dark chocolate candy. Might want to keep that in mind when indulging to prevent future bulging. You guessed it. The vast majority are from the big F (cocoa butter).
CarbohydratesAnother thing you probably want to avoid. Good luck. Cocoa beans naturally contain some sugar and more is added to make candy.So just how much is in a 1.5oz serving? As little as 5g to as much as 24g or more total carbohydrates. You want to consume less sugar? Pick a dark chocolate bar with a high cocoa content of 70% or more. Fortunately, dark chocolate's slow absorption doesn't cause a sharp rise in blood sugar. A dark chocolate nutrition fact that might surprise you.
MineralsWhich ones are present in dark chocolate? It contains all these important minerals (listed in descending order)...
It's an important source of copper and magnesium. Seems most of us fall short of the recommended amount of magnesium. Ready to change that?
FiberNeed more fiber in your diet? Who doesn't? Dark chocolate can provide about 3g per 1.5oz serving. Certainly one of the tastiest sources around.ProteinThere's even a little protein in it. Looks like there's about 2 to 4g per 1.5oz serving.Sodium and CholesterolSome candy bars even contain cholesterol and/or sodium. Fortunately, the amounts are very low.About 5 to 15mg per 1.5oz serving for cholesterol. Sodium is about 10 to 20mg per serving.
VitaminsVitamins are last because they're least. Chocolate contains them but in small quantities.Only vitamin A and C are listed in the nutrition facts. Usually the amount is so small that it's 0%. Only one brand (that I'm aware of) contained enough to be listed. It only had 1% of each, big deal. It's not going to replace your multivitamin!
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