1 piece (medium) of Dark chocolate (plain) (20 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 540 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 2.2 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 (plain) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

540

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

46g

· 17% DV

Protein

7.5g

· 15% DV

Fat

35g

· 45% DV

Fiber

11g

· 39% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 6% · Fat 59%

Dark chocolate (plain) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.25mg · 19% DV

0.08mg · 7% DV

1.1mg · 7% DV

0.35mg · 7% DV

Minerals

Copper

2mg · 222% DV

Magnesium

230mg · 55% DV

Iron

9mg · 50% DV

Phosphorus

320mg · 46% DV

How Nutritious Is Dark chocolate (plain)?

Nutrient density

Medium

45/ 100

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

41/ 100

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 (plain) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Dark chocolate (plain)

To burn the 540 calories in 100 g:

🚶

134min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

55min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

73min

Cycling

🏊

63min

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 (plain) 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 (plain) Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Dark chocolate (plain) 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 (plain) Fat Profile

SATURATED

21g

MONOUNSATURATED

10g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark chocolate (plain)

How many calories are in plain dark chocolate?

Plain dark chocolate provides 540 calories per 100 g. It also contains 35 g of fat, 46 g of carbohydrates, and 7.5 g of protein per 100 g.

Is plain dark chocolate low glycemic?

Plain dark chocolate has a glycemic index of 25. This is considered a low GI value, and it provides 11 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026