Dark Chocolate 70% — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Dark Chocolate 70% — 580 kcal, 8.0g protein and 34.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 25g serving.
Nutrition: Dark Chocolate 70% (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 25g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 580 kcal | 145 kcal |
| Protein | 8.0g | 2.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.0g | 8.5g |
| of which sugars | 28.0g | 7.0g |
| Fat | 43.0g | 10.8g |
| Fibre | 11.0g | 2.8g |
| Salt | 0.0g | 0.0g |
Typical values for generic dark chocolate 70%; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Dark Chocolate 70%?
Dark Chocolate 70% has 580 kcal per 100g. A typical 25g serving works out to 145 kcal — about 7% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Dark Chocolate 70% keto-friendly?
No. At 34.0g of carbs per 100g (including 28.0g sugars), dark chocolate 70% doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.
Is Dark Chocolate 70% a good source of protein?
Not especially. Dark Chocolate 70% provides 8.0g of protein per 100g — around 2.0g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Dark Chocolate 70% healthy?
Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Dark Chocolate 70% is high in fibre (11.0g/100g) and low in salt. On the downside, it's high in sugar (28.0g/100g). A typical 25g serving is 145 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, dark chocolate 70% is high in sugar (28.0g/100g) and low in salt (0.0g/100g), with 11.0g of fibre. At 580 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Dark Chocolate 70% is closest in profile to dark chocolate 85%, but dark chocolate 70% carries more sugar (28.0g sugar vs 14.0g sugar for dark chocolate 85%).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels