1 piece (small) of Chocolate (10 g) has 56 calories. That works out to 558 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 49 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Chocolate Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

558

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

58.3g

· 21% DV

Protein

8.3g

· 17% DV

Fat

33.3g

· 43% DV

Fiber

8.3g

· 30% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 6% · Fat 53%

Chocolate Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.19mg · 15% DV

B12

0.24µg · 10% DV

0.9mg · 6% DV

0.32mg · 6% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

176mg · 25% DV

Magnesium

63mg · 15% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Potassium ⭐

372mg · 11% DV

How Nutritious Is Chocolate?

Nutrient density

Low

24/ 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

42/ 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.

Chocolate Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

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

How to Burn Off Chocolate

To burn the 558 calories in 100 g:

🚶

138min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

57min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

76min

Cycling

🏊

65min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Chocolate 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 Chocolate Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy yes

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy yes

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Chocolate Good For?

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

Chocolate Fat Profile

SATURATED

19g

MONOUNSATURATED

9.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.3g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 40:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (40:1).

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Chocolate vs Caramel sauce238 kcal more per 100 g

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Chocolate vs Dark chocolate18 kcal more per 100 g

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Foods Similar to Chocolate

🍬

Rose Turkish delight

330 kcal

🍫

Snickers chocolate

488 kcal

🍯

Caramel sauce

320 kcal

🍫

Dark chocolate

540 kcal

🍮

Höşmerim

320 kcal

🍫

Chocolate sauce

210 kcal

🍬

Fruit Leather

320 kcal

🍬

Pistachio Turkish Delight

370 kcal

Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate

How many calories are in chocolate?

Chocolate provides 558 calories per 100 g. A 100 g portion also contains 33.33 g of fat and 58.33 g of carbohydrates.

What is the glycemic index of chocolate, and is it suitable for a gluten-free diet?

Chocolate has a glycemic index of 49. It is compatible with gluten-free, vegetarian, omnivore, and flexitarian diets, but it is a processed sweet.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 21, 2026