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Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Calories
Rich cocoa, antioxidants, moderate sugar
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) (20 g) has 104 calories. That works out to 520 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
520
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
46g
· 17% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
36g
· 46% DV
Fiber
8.5g
· 30% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 6% · Fat 60%
Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
2mg · 222% DV
Iron
9mg · 50% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
How Nutritious Is Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa)?
Nutrient density
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
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.
Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa)
To burn the 520 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Processed?
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.
Does Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa) Fat Profile
SATURATED
21g
MONOUNSATURATED
11g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Chocolate (Medium Cocoa)
How many calories are in medium-cocoa dark chocolate?
Medium-cocoa dark chocolate contains 520 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 36 g of fat, 46 g of carbohydrates, and 7.5 g of protein.
Is medium-cocoa dark chocolate low glycemic?
Medium-cocoa dark chocolate has a glycemic index of 25, which is in the low-GI range. It provides 46 g of carbohydrates and 8.5 g of fiber per 100 g.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.