USDA reference food

Dark chocolate candy, other, NFS

1 pouch/regular size of dark chocolate candy, other, nfs (45 g) has 250 calories, 2g of protein, 14g of fat and 3g of fiber (USDA FoodData Central, the dietary survey database (FNDDS), FDC 2710335). It is one of 4 USDA descriptions of dark chocolate candy.

FoodData Central 2710335, the dietary survey database (FNDDS), in the April 30, 2026 release; USDA record.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 pouch/regular size (45g)

AmountPortion

Amount per serving

Calories250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g19%

Saturated Fat 9g43%

Trans Fat not declared

Cholesterol <5mg1%

Sodium 10mg0%

Total Carbohydrate 27g10%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

Total Sugars 21g

Includes Added Sugars not declared

Protein 2g5%

Vitamin D 0mcg0%

Calcium 30mg2%

Iron 3.7mg20%

Potassium 260mg5%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.

USDA values per 100 g (the dietary survey database (FNDDS)), scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.

Protein per 100 g: 5.1g; more than 39% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
Calories per 100 g: 550; more than 96% of reference foods
Fiber per 100 g: 7.2g; more than 93% of reference foods

What a portion gives you

Fiber 3g12%

Protein 2g5%

Potassium 260mg5%

Calcium 30mg2%

Iron 3.7mg20%

Sodium 10mg0%

Ticks: 5% of the Daily Value (FDA: low) and 20% (high)

Source: USDA FoodData Central, the dietary survey database (FNDDS) (FDC 2710335); FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.

Also rich in

Copper0.5 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (45 g), 54% of the Daily Value
Magnesium68 mg in 1 pouch/regular size (45 g), 16% of the Daily Value

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2710335), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.

Where the calories come from: 44% carbohydrate, 53% fat and 4% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).

Where it sits among USDA reference foods

Per 100 g	This food	Share with less
Calories	550	96%
Protein	5.09 g	39%
Total fat	32.2 g	93%
Carbohydrate	60.0 g	87%
Fiber	7.20 g	93%
Total sugars	46.1 g	96%
Sodium	23.0 mg	24%

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy and Foundation Foods: the 6,012 to 8,218 reference foods that report each value; the share of them with less per 100 g.

Every nutrient in this record (65)

The portion is 1 pouch/regular size (45 g); % DV is for that portion.

Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Protein	2.29 g	5.09 g	5%
Total lipid (fat)	14.5 g	32.2 g	19%
Carbohydrate, by difference	27.0 g	60.0 g	10%
Energy	248 kcal	550 kcal
Alcohol, ethyl	0 g	0 g
Water	0.45 g	1.00 g
Total Sugars	20.8 g	46.1 g
Fiber, total dietary	3.24 g	7.20 g	12%
Cholesterol	3.15 mg	7.00 mg	1%
Fatty acids, total saturated	8.55 g	19.0 g	43%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	4.41 g	9.80 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.50 g	1.11 g

Minerals (9)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Calcium, Ca	25.6 mg	57.0 mg	2%
Iron, Fe	3.66 mg	8.13 mg	20%
Magnesium, Mg	68.4 mg	152 mg	16%
Phosphorus, P	96.3 mg	214 mg	8%
Potassium, K	256 mg	568 mg	5%
Sodium, Na	10.3 mg	23.0 mg	0%
Zinc, Zn	0.95 mg	2.11 mg	9%
Copper, Cu	0.48 mg	1.08 mg	54%
Selenium, Se	1.57 µg	3.50 µg	3%

Vitamins (23)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g	% DV
Retinol	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE	0.90 µg	2.00 µg	0%
Carotene, beta	11.3 µg	25.0 µg
Carotene, alpha	3.15 µg	7.00 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.25 mg	0.55 mg	2%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Cryptoxanthin, beta	0.45 µg	1.00 µg
Lycopene	0 µg	0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	13.9 µg	31.0 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0.012 mg	0.026 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.023 mg	0.051 mg	2%
Niacin	0.34 mg	0.75 mg	2%
Vitamin B-6	0.018 mg	0.041 mg	1%
Folate, total	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin B-12	0.10 µg	0.23 µg	4%
Choline, total	12.4 mg	27.6 mg	2%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	3.60 µg	8.00 µg	3%
Folic acid	0 µg	0 µg
Folate, food	0 µg	0 µg
Folate, DFE	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E, added	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added	0 µg	0 µg

Fatty acids (19)

Nutrient	Per portion	Per 100 g
SFA 4:0	0.024 g	0.054 g
SFA 6:0	0.019 g	0.042 g
SFA 8:0	0.012 g	0.027 g
SFA 10:0	0.037 g	0.082 g
SFA 12:0	0.033 g	0.074 g
SFA 14:0	0.11 g	0.25 g
SFA 16:0	3.52 g	7.83 g
SFA 18:0	4.56 g	10.1 g
MUFA 18:1	4.34 g	9.65 g
PUFA 18:2	0.46 g	1.01 g
PUFA 18:3	0.037 g	0.083 g
PUFA 20:4	0.00090 g	0.0020 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)	0 g	0 g
MUFA 16:1	0.051 g	0.11 g
PUFA 18:4	0 g	0 g
MUFA 20:1	0.0081 g	0.018 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)	0.00045 g	0.0010 g
MUFA 22:1	0 g	0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)	0 g	0 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2710335: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.

Other ways to eat dark chocolate candy

USDA lists 4 preparations of dark chocolate candy. The dark chocolate candy page puts them side by side, per 100 g and per portion.

Compare every dark chocolate candy preparation

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Sources for this page

USDA FoodData Central: this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation: what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies: survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food: the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims: the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label: the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov