Calorie & Nutrition Information for Dark Chocolate (70-85% cocoa)

Nutritional Overview

Dark Chocolate (70-85% cocoa) is a snack or confectionery item typically eaten between meals. Per 100g serving, it provides 600 kcal of energy, 7.8g of protein, 45.9g of carbohydrates, and 42.6g of fat.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in fat with 42.6g per 100g (24.5g of which is saturated). The NHS recommends that fat makes up no more than 35% of daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

Under UK FSA traffic-light labelling, this food is classified as high in sugar with 23.9g per 100g (the threshold is 22.5g). The NHS recommends that free sugars make up no more than 5% of total daily energy intake. Portion awareness is advisable when including it regularly.

This food is a useful source of iron, providing 11.9mg per 100g. The UK recommended intake is 8.7mg for men and 14.8mg for women per day. Iron is essential for producing haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Low iron intake is the most common nutritional deficiency in the UK.

Each 100g serving provides 10.9g of dietary fibre per 100g, meeting the UK/EU "high fibre" nutrition-claim threshold. The UK government recommends 30g of fibre per day for adults. Adequate fibre intake supports healthy digestion, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and may reduce the risk of heart disease and bowel cancer.

Each 100g serving contains 0.02g of salt, meeting the UK/EU "low salt" nutrition-claim threshold. The NHS recommends adults consume no more than 6g of salt per day, so choosing lower-salt foods like this one makes it easier to stay within that limit and supports healthy blood pressure.

Dark Chocolate (70-85% cocoa) is suitable for vegetarian, halal and kosher diets, making it a versatile choice for households with mixed dietary requirements.

This is an energy-dense food at 600 kcal per 100g, largely due to its fat content (42.6g per 100g). Fat provides 9 calories per gram, more than double that of protein or carbohydrates. While it can be part of a balanced diet, portion control is recommended to avoid exceeding daily calorie needs.

It contains 80mg of caffeine per 100g. The NHS advises that most adults can safely consume up to 400mg of caffeine per day, while pregnant women should limit intake to 200mg. Caffeine can improve alertness and concentration but may disrupt sleep if consumed late in the day. Dark Chocolate (70-85% cocoa) brings 600 kcal to every 100g eaten. Our calorie food counter tracks it honestly instead of leaving you to estimate by eye.