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Energy-dense; provides cocoa- and milk-derived minerals
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Melted Belgian Milk Chocolate (15 g) has 80 calories. That works out to 535 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.9 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 15 g
80
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
8.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
4.6g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 5% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.82 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
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 tablespoon (medium) | 15 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 150 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 30 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 268 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 535 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 1284 kcal |
Calculated from 535 calories per 100 g.
Melt Belgian milk chocolate gently, using a dry bowl over barely simmering water or short microwave bursts. Keep water and steam out of the chocolate, and stir often; milk chocolate can scorch more readily than dark chocolate.
Yes, you can melt Belgian milk chocolate in the microwave. Heat it in short bursts, stirring between each one, and stop while a few pieces remain; residual warmth will melt them without overheating the chocolate.
Belgian milk chocolate usually seizes when even a little water or steam gets into it, or becomes grainy when overheated. Use completely dry utensils, keep the melting bowl above—not in—the water, and heat gently.
Add a small amount of cocoa butter to thin Belgian milk chocolate for dipping while keeping a chocolate coating. Avoid water, which can make it seize; adding cream creates a softer ganache rather than simply thinning the chocolate.
Yes, Belgian milk chocolate works well for coating strawberries. Wash the berries and dry them thoroughly before dipping, then place them on parchment until the coating sets; moisture on the fruit can make the chocolate slide or seize.
Tempering Belgian milk chocolate gives it a glossy finish and a clean snap. Follow a milk-chocolate-specific tempering method and monitor the temperatures with a thermometer, since milk chocolate uses different temperature targets from dark chocolate.
Belgian milk chocolate sets faster in a thin coating than in a thick mould, and a cool room helps it firm up. Refrigeration can speed things along, but avoid condensation, which may dull the surface or cause sugar bloom.
Use Belgian milk chocolate as a cake or cookie drizzle, a fruit-dipping coating, or the chocolate base for ganache and sauces. Its creamy sweetness pairs especially well with strawberries, bananas, nuts, and coffee-flavoured desserts.
Store leftover Belgian milk chocolate in a clean, dry, airtight container in a cool, dry place away from strong-smelling foods. If it has been mixed with cream, fruit, or another ingredient, follow storage guidance for that prepared mixture instead.
Yes, you can reheat Belgian milk chocolate gently after it cools. Use low heat or brief microwave bursts and stir frequently; repeated or excessive heating can scorch it and make the texture thick or lumpy.
Vitamins
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B12
0.07µg · 3% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Calcium
28mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
9.45mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
56mg · 2% DV
Sodium
13mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 80 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (15 g):
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Melted Belgian Milk Chocolate is milk chocolate warmed until smooth and pourable. Its cocoa, cocoa butter, milk and sugar give it a creamy, sweet character, while the Belgian style points to a tradition of chocolate-making rather than a separate kind of dish. It is mainly used as an ingredient or topping, not usually served as a drink or eaten by the spoonful.
Use it to coat strawberries or other fruit, drizzle over waffles, pancakes or ice cream, or fold into baking and dessert recipes. Its mellow cocoa flavour and silky texture pair especially well with tart fruit and crisp pastry. It is energy-dense, so a little goes a long way; for a lighter finish, use a thin drizzle instead of a thick coating.
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.
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
✓ 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
2.82g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.41g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.