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Quick-prep, rich chocolate dessert
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Express Chocolate Bowl (120 g) has 384 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.4 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 17.4 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
384
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
50.4g
· 18% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
17.4g
· 22% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 6% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 384 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.4 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72 g | 49% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 576 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
An Express Chocolate Bowl is a quick-prep chocolate dessert served in a bowl or individual dishes. There is no single standard recipe: versions may use chocolate with milk or cream and are served warm or chilled.
To make an Express Chocolate Bowl, prepare the chocolate mixture using the recipe’s method, then divide it into serving bowls. Recipes may heat the mixture on the stove or in a microwave; chilling it gives a firmer texture.
Yes, many Express Chocolate Bowl recipes can be made in the microwave. Heat the ingredients in short bursts, stirring between each one, so the chocolate melts evenly and does not scorch.
An Express Chocolate Bowl can turn out runny if its mixture has not thickened enough or has not had time to cool. Follow the recipe’s thickener amounts and allow the dessert to chill before judging its final consistency.
Milk chocolate makes a sweeter, milder Express Chocolate Bowl, while dark chocolate gives it a more intense taste. Choose based on how sweet the recipe already is, since some versions also include added sugar.
Yes, an Express Chocolate Bowl can be served warm if the recipe is designed for it. It will usually be softer and more fluid than a chilled version, which sets as it cools.
Fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings all work well on an Express Chocolate Bowl. Add fruit and crunchy toppings just before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.
Fresh fruit or a plain coffee makes a good accompaniment to an Express Chocolate Bowl. Their lighter, less sweet flavors balance the richness of the chocolate without competing with it.
Cover leftover Express Chocolate Bowl and refrigerate it rather than leaving it at room temperature. Add delicate fruit or crunchy toppings only when serving, as they can soften or release moisture during storage.
Yes, you can make an Express Chocolate Bowl lighter by using less added sugar and choosing dark chocolate. If the recipe calls for cream, replacing some of it with milk can also make the dessert less rich, though the texture may change.
Vitamins
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.23mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
118mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Iron
2.52mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 384 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Express Chocolate Bowl is a quick-to-prepare, portionable chocolate dessert. Its exact ingredients and texture depend on the recipe, but it is typically served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon, with a rich chocolate flavour at the centre. Enjoy it as a simple after-dinner dessert or alongside coffee or tea; it also makes an easy sweet treat when you want something chocolatey without a lengthy preparation. It is relatively energy-dense, with 320 calories per 100 g. For a lighter serving, keep the portion modest and pair it with fresh fruit.
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.
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
9.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.