Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is a form of chocolate which has a higher content of cocoa powder and less milk than other forms of chocolate. Government and industry standards of what products may be labeled "dark chocolate" vary by country and market.[1]
Noted for being high in antioxidants, such as polyphenols, and relatively low in sugar, it has gained a reputation as a healthier alternative to other types of chocolate, such as milk chocolate.[2][3] Dark chocolate has also been described as a potential superfood.[4][5][6] Dark chocolate is a great source for electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. It is also a source of antioxidants, fiber, and flavonols.[7] This has helped lead to a global increase in demand for dark chocolate.[8][unreliable source?]
Nutritional content
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,708.42 kJ (647.33 kcal) |
45.90 g | |
| Sugars | 23.99 g |
| Dietary fiber | 10.9 g |
42.63 g | |
| Saturated | 24.489 g |
| Trans | 0.030 g |
| Monounsaturated | 12.781 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.257 g |
7.79 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 0% 2 μg |
| Vitamin A | 39 IU |
| Thiamine (B1) | 3% 0.034 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 6% 0.078 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 7% 1.076 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 22% 0.38 mg |
| Vitamin E | 4% 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin K | 6% 7.3 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 6% 73 mg |
| Iron | 66% 11.90 mg |
| Magnesium | 54% 228 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25% 308 mg |
| Potassium | 24% 715 mg |
| Sodium | 1% 20 mg |
| Zinc | 30% 3.31 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 1.37 g |
| Caffeine | 80 mg |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| †Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[9] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[10] | |
See also
References
- ^ http://bakingbites.com/2012/11/what-is-dark-chocolate/
- ^ "Dark Chocolate Is Healthy Chocolate". WebMD. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Heart-Health Benefits of Chocolate Unveiled". Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Is Chocolate the Next Super Food?". WebMD. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Benefits of Dark Chocolate - What Makes It a SuperFood?". SuperFoodsRx. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Dark Chocolate Benefits". SuperFoodsRx. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ "Hiking Chocolate: Why You Need It". Salazon Chocolate. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ "Preference for dark chocolate continues". Retrieved 15 March 2016.
- ^ United States Food and Drug Administration (2024). "Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Food and Nutrition Board; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium (2019). Oria, Maria; Harrison, Meghan; Stallings, Virginia A. (eds.). Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium. The National Academies Collection: Reports funded by National Institutes of Health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US). ISBN 978-0-309-48834-1. PMID 30844154.
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