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Dark Chocolate (70-85%) Calories and Macros — Nutrition Facts per 1 oz (28g)

Dark Chocolate (70-85%): 167 cal, 2.2g protein, 12.9g carbs, 11.9g fat per 1 oz (28g). Full nutrition breakdown, how dark chocolate (70-85%) fits common goals, and the fastest way to track it.

By Bento Bunny Team

A serving of dark chocolate (70-85%) — 1 oz (28g) — comes to 167 calories, with 2.2g of protein, 12.9g of carbs, and 11.9g of fat. Below is the complete USDA-sourced breakdown, plus how those numbers play with typical calorie and macro targets.

Dark Chocolate (70-85%) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 1 oz (28g)% Daily Value*
Calories167 kcal8%
Protein2.2 g4%
Carbohydrates12.9 g5%
Fat11.9 g15%
Saturated fat6.9 g35%
Fiber3.1 g11%
Sugar6.7 g—
Sodium6 mg0%
Cholesterol1 mg0%
Potassium200 mg4%
Calcium20 mg2%
Iron3.3 mg18%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Higher cacao means less sugar than milk chocolate but more fat, so calories per ounce stay high. A square or two is a satisfying portion.

How does dark chocolate (70-85%) fit your goals?

Most of the calories in dark chocolate (70-85%) come from fat (11.9g per 1 oz (28g)), which makes it calorie-dense — easy to under-portion if you're eyeballing. Dietary fat is essential for hormone production and absorbing fat-soluble vitamins, but at 9 calories per gram it's also the macro most people accidentally over-consume when they stop weighing portions.

Diet-wise, dark chocolate (70-85%) fits low-carb eating patterns.

Micronutrients worth noting

Beyond the macros, dark chocolate (70-85%) pulls real weight on fiber (11% DV) and iron (18% DV) per 1 oz (28g) — the kind of micronutrient density that calorie counts alone don't show.

How dark chocolate (70-85%) compares to other snacks

Food (per 100g)CaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Dark Chocolate (70-85%)5987.8g45.9g42.6g
Cheese Puffs5675.5g54.5g36.5g
Potato Chips5326.4g53.8g34g
Milk Chocolate5357.7g59.4g29.7g

Tracking dark chocolate (70-85%) without the friction

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Dark Chocolate (70-85%) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28g)1672.2g12.9g11.9g
2 squares (20g)1201.6g9.2g8.5g
100g5987.8g45.9g42.6g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in 1 oz (28g) of dark chocolate (70-85%)?
Dark Chocolate (70-85%) contains 167 calories per 1 oz (28g), made up of 2.2g of protein, 12.9g of carbohydrates, and 11.9g of fat.
How many calories are in 100g of dark chocolate (70-85%)?
Per 100g, dark chocolate (70-85%) comes to 598 calories, with 7.8g of protein, 45.9g of carbs, and 42.6g of fat (USDA FoodData Central).
How much protein is in dark chocolate (70-85%)?
A 1 oz (28g) serving of dark chocolate (70-85%) provides 2.2g of protein, which is roughly 4% of the FDA daily value of 50g.
Is dark chocolate (70-85%) keto-friendly?
Dark chocolate (70-85%) has 12.9g of carbs per 1 oz (28g), which is moderate — usable on a low-carb plan, borderline on strict keto.
What's the easiest way to track dark chocolate (70-85%)?
Photo-based logging is the fastest path — apps like Bento Bunny identify dark chocolate (70-85%) and estimate portion size from a single picture, removing the need to search a database or weigh every serving.