Dark Chocolate -
high in essential nutrients
1. Dark Chocolate Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Dark Chocolate
4. Dark Chocolate Nutritional Value
5. Dark Chocolate Health Benefits
Dark Chocolate Facts
History and Origin
Types of Dark Chocolate
Types of Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate Nutritional Value
Dark Chocolate ( Nutritional value )
Value per 100 g
Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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598
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Protein
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g
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7.79
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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42.63
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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45.90
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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10.9
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Total Sugars
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g
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23.99
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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73
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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11.90
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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228
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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308
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Potassium, K
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mg
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715
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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20
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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3.31
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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1.766
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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1.948
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Selenium, Se
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µg
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6.8
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Vitamins
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.034
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.078
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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1.054
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.418
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.038
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Vitamin (B-12)
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µg
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0.28
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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39
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.59
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Beta-Tocopherol
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mg
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0.01
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Gamma-Tocopherol
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mg
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9.19
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Delta -Tocopherol
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mg
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0.29
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Vitamin A, RAE
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µg
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2
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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µg
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7.3
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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µg
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19
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| Alpha-Carotene |
µg
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7
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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µg
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1
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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µg
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27
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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24.489
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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12.781
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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1.257
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Trans Fatty Acids
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g
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0.030
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Cholesterol
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mg
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3
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Caffeine
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mg
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80
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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Dark Chocolate Nutritional Value
Dark Chocolate Health Benefits
Dark Chocolate
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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