Elite Bittersweet Chocolate - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One bar of Elite Bittersweet Chocolate (86 grams) contains 405 calories and 4.1 grams of protein. It consists of 68% carbohydrates, 5% protein, 26% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisElite Bittersweet Chocolate contains only 8 ingredients, which is 8.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 0.5 bar,, or 43 grams, which is a larger portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one bar of Elite Bittersweet Chocolate:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 405
- Protein: 4.1 g
- Sugar: 50.6 g
- Dietary fiber: 4 g
- Fat: 22.3 g, (Saturated: 13.1 g)
- Sodium: 20.6 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate has 405 calories per bar or 471 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and fat.52% of calories in Elite Bittersweet Chocolate are from carbohydrates, 44% of calories are from fat and 4% of calories are from protein.
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate has 8% less calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
The majority, or 52% of the calories in Elite Bittersweet Chocolate are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of sugar (93%).Sugar
One bar of Elite Bittersweet Chocolate has 50.6 grams of sugar or about 169% of daily recommended intake.Elite Bittersweet Chocolate has 22% more sugar than the average chocolate bar.
Fat
A substantial amount, or 44% of the calories in Elite Bittersweet Chocolate are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 22.3 grams or 35% of recommended daily values per bar. Most of the fat in Elite Bittersweet Chocolate are saturated and it contains a high amount of saturated fat, about 70% of recommended daily values.Elite Bittersweet Chocolate is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate contains 15% less total fat than the average chocolate bar.
Protein
A single bar of Elite Bittersweet Chocolate contains 8% of recommended daily values or 4.1 grams of protein.Sodium
A single bar of Elite Bittersweet Chocolate contains 20.6 milligrams of sodium.Elite Bittersweet Chocolate has 76% less sodium than the average chocolate bar.
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Nutrition Comparison to Other Chocolate Bars
Here is a table of nutritional differences between Elite Bittersweet Chocolate and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 43 grams):
| Nutrient | Elite Bittersweet Chocolate | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 203kcal | -8% | 218kcal / 220kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | +18% | 25g / 25g |
| Sugar | 25g | +22% | 19g / 21g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | +31% | 3g / 2g |
| Total Fat | 11g | -15% | 13g / 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | -14% | 8g / 8g |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | 10mg | -76% | 156mg / 43mg |
| Protein | 2g | -32% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | ~ | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | ~ | -100% | 41mg / 37mg |
| Iron | 1mg | -35% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate contains only 8 ingredients, which is 8.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is sugar, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soy lecithin, vanillin (an artificial flavor), salt, chocolate contains: cocoa solids 40% min.
Source: USDA
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate contains artificial flavoring or colors, unlike most chocolate bars, which are more naturally made.
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| 6 | Artificial Flavor | ||||||
| 7 | Salt | ||||||
| 8 | Chocolate Cocoa Solids 40% Min |
FAQ
How many calories are in Elite Bittersweet Chocolate?
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate has 405 calories per bar or 471 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Elite Bittersweet Chocolate?
On the positive side, Elite Bittersweet Chocolate has 31% more dietary fiber, 15% less total fat, 14% less saturated fat, 100% less cholesterol and 76% less sodium than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 22% more sugar, 32% less protein, 100% less calcium and 35% less iron than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Elite Bittersweet Chocolate vegan?
Elite Bittersweet Chocolate could be not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it has artificial flavor which can be non-vegan.What is the top ingredient in Elite Bittersweet Chocolate?
The top ingredient in Elite Bittersweet Chocolate is sugar.Source: USDA
