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Rich chocolate flavor, creamy cheesecake
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 slice (medium) of Chocolate Cheesecake (90 g) has 306 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate cheesecake pairs a crumb crust with a rich, creamy filling flavoured with chocolate. Modern baked cheesecake is especially associated with American bakeries, though recipes vary in their choice of cheese, crust and chocolate.
Its smooth, dense texture and deep chocolate taste make a modest slice feel like a substantial dessert. In the US and elsewhere, it is often served chilled in cafés or at celebrations; at home, it goes well with coffee, berries or a little extra chocolate. At 340 calories per 100 g, it is an energy-dense treat, so a smaller slice with fresh fruit is a simple way to keep dessert lighter.
Selected: 100 g
340
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
20g
· 26% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 7% · Fat 55%
Vitamins
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Biotin
4.2µg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Calcium
95mg · 10% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 340 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
11.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.6:1).
Chocolate cheesecake is made by mixing melted chocolate into a cream-cheese filling and baking it over a crumb crust. Use softened ingredients and avoid overbeating the filling; chilling the finished cake thoroughly helps it set and makes cleaner slices.
No, chocolate cheesecake does not always need to be baked. Baked versions usually contain eggs and have a dense, set texture, while no-bake versions firm up in the refrigerator and often have a lighter, mousse-like filling.
Chocolate cheesecake commonly cracks when it is overbaked, whipped until airy, or cooled too quickly. Take it out while the center still has a slight wobble, then let it cool gradually; the residual heat finishes setting the middle.
Dark or semisweet chocolate gives chocolate cheesecake a deep cocoa flavor without making it overly sweet. Milk chocolate produces a sweeter, milder filling, so adjust added sugar to suit the chocolate rather than treating every type as interchangeable.
For a smooth chocolate cheesecake filling, bring the cream cheese and other chilled ingredients to room temperature before mixing. Beat on low speed only until combined, and let melted chocolate cool slightly before adding so it does not seize or create lumps.
A chocolate cheesecake crust crumbles when the crumbs are too coarse, there is not enough melted butter to bind them, or the base was not pressed firmly into the pan. Pack the crumbs tightly and let the crust cool before adding the filling.
Yes, chocolate cheesecake freezes well. Chill it first, then wrap whole or individual portions airtight to protect them from freezer odors. Thaw it in the refrigerator; freezing and thawing can soften toppings, so add fresh garnishes afterward.
Chocolate cheesecake keeps for several days when covered and refrigerated promptly. Because its filling contains dairy, do not leave it sitting out for extended periods; return uneaten slices to the refrigerator rather than storing them at room temperature.
Serve chocolate cheesecake with berries, a lightly sweetened fruit sauce, or plain coffee. Tart raspberries or strawberries balance the rich chocolate filling, while extra chocolate sauce can make an already sweet slice feel heavier.
Chocolate cheesecake has a cream-cheese-based filling, which gives it a tangy, dense texture; chocolate mousse cake relies on an airy chocolate mousse. Cheesecake is commonly baked or chilled on a crumb crust, while mousse cake is usually lighter and layered.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.