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Sweet, rich cocoa, typically contains milk and sugar
In season: Winter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 tablespoon (medium) of Chocolate sauce (30 g) has 63 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.4 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Chocolate sauce is a pourable topping made by cooking cocoa or melted chocolate with sugar and usually milk or cream. It can be homemade or bought ready-made, and ranges from thin and drizzle-friendly to thick enough to coat a spoon. Its flavour is sweet and deeply cocoa-rich, with a smooth texture that thickens as it cools.
It is commonly spooned over ice cream, cakes, pancakes and puddings, or served warm with desserts such as profiteroles. The sugar and carbohydrates make it more of a sweet treat than an everyday source of nourishment, so a little often goes a long way. For a lighter-feeling dessert, pair a modest drizzle with fresh fruit or plain yoghurt.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
38g
· 14% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
6.5g
· 8% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 6% · Fat 26%
Vitamins
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
32mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% 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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 210 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
✓ 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
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.3:1).
Chocolate sauce is made by gently heating cocoa or chopped chocolate with milk or cream and sugar until smooth. Stir continuously over low heat to prevent scorching, then let it cool slightly; it will thicken as it stands.
Simmer chocolate sauce gently to evaporate some liquid and thicken it. For a thicker, more stable sauce, whisk a small amount of cornstarch into cold milk first, add it to the sauce, and cook while stirring until smooth.
Chocolate sauce containing milk or cream should be refrigerated after opening. Transfer homemade sauce to a clean, covered container once it has cooled, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods.
Homemade chocolate sauce generally keeps for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Discard it if you notice mold, an off smell, or an unusual change in texture rather than tasting it to check.
Yes, chocolate sauce can be frozen, though its texture may separate or turn grainy after thawing. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, then warm it gently while whisking to bring it back together.
Chocolate sauce is usually thicker and richer than chocolate syrup, which tends to be thinner and sweeter. Sauce works well over cakes and desserts, while syrup is easier to stir into milk, coffee, or other drinks.
Chocolate sauce can turn grainy when chocolate overheats or when the mixture separates. Heat it gently and keep stirring; if it has already become grainy, whisk in a little warm milk gradually to help smooth it out.
Yes, chocolate sauce can be used for dipping fruit, marshmallows, or cake pieces, but it may be thinner than traditional fondue. Warm it gently and serve it in a heat-safe bowl so it stays fluid while you dip.
Chocolate sauce made with cocoa and milk usually thickens on ice cream but does not form a crisp shell. For a runnier topping, warm the sauce slightly before serving and drizzle it over the ice cream just before eating.
Yes, chocolate sauce can fill a cake if it is thick enough to stay between the layers. Chill it until spreadable first; a thin, warm sauce may soak into the sponge or run out when the layers are stacked.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.