Food
Dark chocolate candy nutrition facts
A typical portion of dark chocolate candy (1 pouch/regular size; 45 g, dark chocolate candy) has 250 calories and 2g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 4 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 550 calories (dark chocolate candy) to 560 (dark chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFS).
Nutrition Facts
* 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 for Dark chocolate candy, 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
- Sodium per 100 g
- 23mg
- more than 24% of reference foods
1 pouch/regular size weighs 45 g in USDA's record for Dark chocolate candy (FDC 2710336).
Where the calories come from: 44% carbohydrate, 53% fat and 4% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2710336), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of dark chocolate candy USDA describes
Dark chocolate candy with nuts… has the most calories per 100 g (560); the fewest: Dark chocolate candy (550)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark chocolate candySame values: Dark chocolate candy, other, NFS | 550 | 5.1 g | 32.2 g | 23 mg |
| Dark chocolate candy with nuts, other, NFSSame values: Dark chocolate candy with nuts | 560 | 8.3 g | 36.3 g | 19 mg |
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 | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2710336: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in dark chocolate candy?
250 in 1 pouch/regular size (45 g) of dark chocolate candy; 550 to 560 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in dark chocolate candy?
2g in 1 pouch/regular size; 5.1 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in dark chocolate candy?
10mg in 1 pouch/regular size; 23 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov