Calories in Dark chocolate, 70%
Per 30 g
Dark chocolate, 70% has 170 calories per 30 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 2.2 g of protein, 13.0 g of carbohydrate, 12.0 g of fat and 3.1 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 567 calories and 7.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as high in fibre. More filling than milk chocolate, so a couple of squares tends to be enough.
Calories and macros
| Per 30 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | 567 kcal | 9% |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 7.3 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 43.3 g | 5% |
| Fat | 12.0 g | 40.0 g | 17% |
| Fibre | 3.1 g | 10.3 g | 10% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about dark chocolate, 70%
How many calories are in dark chocolate, 70%?
Dark chocolate, 70% has 170 calories per 30 g, which is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of dark chocolate, 70%?
100 g of dark chocolate, 70% contains 567 calories.
How much protein is in dark chocolate, 70%?
One serving of 30 g provides 2.2 g of protein — 7.3 g per 100 g, or 4% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in dark chocolate, 70%?
One serving of 30 g contains 13.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 3.1 g is fibre.
What is dark chocolate, 70% a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, dark chocolate, 70% qualifies as high in fibre. 6 g or more of fibre per 100 g.