calcium in dark chocolate information and values per serving and 100g

Welcome to the nutritional calcium content in 4 different types of dark chocolate, ranging from 73.00 mg to 56.00 mg per 100g. The basic type of dark chocolate is Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids, where the amount of calcium in 100g is 62.00 mg. 62.00 mg of calcium per 100g, from Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids corresponds to 6% of the calcium RDA. For a typical serving size of 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g) the amount of Calcium is 17.58 mg. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 2%.

The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium is based on a 1000 mg RDA level for a mature adult.

Top three dark chocolate products high in calcium

Below is a summary list for the top three dark chocolate items ranked by the amount or level of calcium in 100g.

1. Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids : 73.00mg (7%RDA)
2. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids : 62.00mg (6%RDA)
3. Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%) : 57.00mg (6%RDA)

Following on from the three top dark chocolate items or products containing calcium we have a more comprehensive break down of Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids, and the highest item containing calcium which is Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 4 types of dark chocolate.

At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 4 different types of dark chocolate based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the calcium content in dark chocolate.

Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids - Nutritional Content and Chart

The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids should be considered along with the calcium content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Sweets.Other important and calcium related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 579.00 kcal (29% RDA), the amount of Protein is 6.12 g (11% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 38.31 g (59% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 52.42 g (40% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the calcium levels in dark chocolate.

calcium and nutrition facts in dark chocolate per 100g

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids has a nutritional value score of 14.00 out of 100.Comparing the calcium content and the nutritional density in 100g for Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids; We class this as a medium to low calcium content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a medium nutritional density value.

Amount of calcium per 100 Calories

100 calories of chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Calcium is 0 mg (0% RDA). Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Total Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Protein 0 g (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the calcium RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients. calcium and nutrition facts in dark chocolate per 100 calories

Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g)

For the food Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids the typical serving size is 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g) which contains 17.58 mg of Calcium. The calcium percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 2 %.

To give 100% of the RDA, 50.0 servings of the typical serving size 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 164.15 kcal, the Protein content is 1.74 g, the Total Fat content is 10.86 g and the Carbohydrate content is 14.86 g. The percentages are shown below in the calcium chart, for the typical serving of calcium and the related and important nutritional values.calcium and nutritional content in dark chocolate

Macronutrients in Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids


The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 oz or 28.35 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 7.0 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 59.4 (kcal).calcium, calories and nutritional content in dark chocolate

Milligrams of calcium in dark chocolate (per 100g)

This list of 4 types of dark chocolate, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids through to Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional calcium content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much calcium in dark chocolate.

The list below gives the total calcium content in the 4 items from the general description 'dark chocolate' each of which show the calcium amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 4 food items shown in the calcium chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

dark chocolate calcium per 100g

The corresponding nutritional value for dark chocolate based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of calcium per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart. dark chocolate calcium per 100g

The corresponding Calories for dark chocolate ranked by the amount of calcium per 100g is shown below in the dark chocolate calories chart. dark chocolate calcium per 100g

Average Content for dark chocolate

The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of calcium contained in 100g of dark chocolate, based on the list below of 4 different items under the general description of dark chocolate, is 62.00 mg of calcium. This average value corresponds to 6.2 % of the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) in your diet. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 568.25 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 5.97 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 36.11 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.

Median Amount

The median value of Calcium is found in Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids which in 100g contains 62.00 mg of Calcium. This corresponds to 6 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Energy is 579.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 6.12 g, the amount of Total Fat is 38.31 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 52.42 g.

Highest calcium Content per 100g

Using the list below for the 4 different dark chocolate nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of calcium is found in Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids which contains 73.00 mg of calcium per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 7 %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 598.00 kcal, the Protein content is 7.79 g, the Total Fat content is 42.63 g, the Carbohydrate content is 45.90 g. chart to show highest calcium in dark chocolate per 100g

The lowest amount of calcium in 100g is in Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids which contains 56.00 mg. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 6 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 546.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 4.88 g, the amount of Total Fat is 31.28 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 61.17 g.

The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a calcium range of 17 mg per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 52 kcal for Energy, 2.91 g for Protein, 11.35 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.

Highest Amount of calcium per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high calcium foods in your diet. For example 100g of Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids contains 62.00 mg of calcium. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the calcium nutritional content.

The food with the highest calcium content per typical serving is Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids which contains 20.7 mg in 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 2 %. For this serving the Energy content is 169.53 kcal, the Protein content is 2.21 g, the Total Fat content is 12.09 g and the Carbohydrate content is 13.01 g.

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing calcium which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of foods rich in calcium.


Dark chocolate List, calcium Content per 100g

1. Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids - Calcium
  Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group - Sweets
  Calcium
(%RDA)
Energy
(%RDA)
Carbohydrate
(%RDA)
Total Fat
(%RDA)
Protein
(%RDA)
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  73.00 mg (7%)598.00 kcal (30%)45.90 g (35%)42.63 g (66%)7.79 g (14%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 oz (or 28.35g):
   20.7 mg (2%) 169.53 kcal (8%) 13.01 g (10%) 12.09 g (19%) 2.21 g (4%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 bar (or 101.00g):
  73.73 mg (7%) 603.98 kcal (30%) 46.36 g (36%) 43.06 g (66%) 7.87 g (14%)
2. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids - Calcium
  Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group - Sweets
  Calcium Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  62.00 mg (6%)579.00 kcal (29%)52.42 g (40%)38.31 g (59%)6.12 g (11%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 oz (or 28.35g):
   17.58 mg (2%) 164.15 kcal (8%) 14.86 g (11%) 10.86 g (17%) 1.74 g (3%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 bar (or 112.00g):
  69.44 mg (7%) 648.48 kcal (32%) 58.71 g (45%) 42.91 g (66%) 6.85 g (12%)
3. Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%) - Calcium
  Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group - Sweets
  Calcium Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  57.00 mg (6%)550.00 kcal (28%)59.97 g (46%)32.20 g (50%)5.09 g (9%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 oz (or 28.35g):
   16.16 mg (2%) 155.93 kcal (8%) 17 g (13%) 9.13 g (14%) 1.44 g (3%)
  Other serving sizes 1.000 bar (or 127.00g):
  72.39 mg (7%) 698.5 kcal (35%) 76.16 g (59%) 40.89 g (63%) 6.46 g (12%)
4. Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids - Calcium
  Nutritional Value : 14.00 / 100     food group - Sweets
  Calcium Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein
  Profile for a 100g serving :
  56.00 mg (6%)546.00 kcal (27%)61.17 g (47%)31.28 g (48%)4.88 g (9%)
  Typical Serving size of 1.000 oz (or 28.35g):
   15.88 mg (2%) 154.79 kcal (8%) 17.34 g (13%) 8.87 g (14%) 1.38 g (2%)






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