Dark chocolate: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: dark chocolate, 70–85% cocoa.
35.0g net carbs per 100 g
2.3carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
29glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 35.0 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 10.9 g |
| Protein | 7.8 g |
| Fat | 42.6 g |
| Energy | 598 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 170273 “Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids”. Net carbs = total carbs 45.9 g − fiber 10.9 g.
Portions
| Portion | ¼ bar25 g | ½ bar51 g | 1 bar101 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 8.8 | 17.9 | 35.4 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.9 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Glycemic load | 3 | 5 | 10 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 29. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Chocolate dark, mean of four foods
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