Nutrition information: dessert chocolate
| Nutrient | Carbs 100 g | % RI* | 1 square (5 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 546 kcal2284 kJ | 27% | 27 kcal113 kJ |
| Fat | 31.3 g | 45% | 1.6 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 18.5 g | 93% | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 54.2 g | 21% | 2.7 g |
| of which sugars | 47.9 g | 53% | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 7 g | - | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.06 g | 1% | <0.01 g |
| Water | 1 g | - | 0.1 g |
* RI = reference intake for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Carbs exclude fiber, as shown on EU food labels.
How many calories are in dessert chocolate?
Calories and macronutrients in typical servings. Use the calculator at the top of the page to calculate a different weight.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 square5 g | 27 kcal | 0.2 g | 2.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Half a bar50 g | 273 kcal | 2.5 g | 27.1 g | 15.7 g |
| 100 g | 546 kcal | 4.9 g | 54.2 g | 31.3 g |
Vitamins and minerals
Per 100 g, dessert chocolate contains the most iron (57% of the NRV), magnesium (39%), and phosphorus (29%). We show nutrients that provide at least 2% of the NRV per 100 g.
| Nutrient | Carbs 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 559 mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 146 mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 206 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 8 mg | 57% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 3 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1 µg | 11% |
Dessert chocolate compared with other foods
Dessert chocolate has more calories per 100 g than 91% of the sweets and snacks in our chart. Here are foods in the sweets and snacks category with a similar calorie content (kcal per 100 g):
- Wafer cookies with cream filling502 kcal
- Chocolate-covered wafer526 kcal
- Salted potato chips532 kcal
- Milk chocolate535 kcal
- White chocolate539 kcal
- Chocolate hazelnut spread541 kcal
- Dark chocolate546 kcal
- Microwave popcorn583 kcal
- Dark chocolate 70-85%598 kcal
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Data source: USDA FoodData Central, SR28 database - “Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids” (NDB 19902). Polish names and servings: EatSee editorial team. Values are estimates and depend on variety, size, and preparation method. For packaged products, check the label for exact information. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace advice from a doctor or dietitian. Updated: . How we create our calorie chart.