Godiva Dark Chocolate - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One ounce of Godiva Dark Chocolate (28.6 grams) contains 171 calories and 2.1 grams of protein. Godiva dark chocolate consist of 48% carbohydrates, 8% protein, 43% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisGodiva Dark Chocolate contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 1.4 ounces, or 40 grams, which is very similar to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one ounce of Godiva Dark Chocolate:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 171
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Sugar: 7.9 g
- Dietary fiber: 2.9 g
- Fat: 12.1 g, (Saturated: 7.9 g)
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Godiva Dark Chocolate has 171 calories per ounce or 599 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and carbohydrates.63% of calories in Godiva Dark Chocolate are from fat, 32% of calories are from carbohydrates and 5% of calories are from protein.
Godiva Dark Chocolate has 17% more calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
A good portion, or 32% of the calories in Godiva Dark Chocolate are from carbohydrates. The carbs in Godiva Dark Chocolate are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (27% and 73%).Sugar
One ounce of Godiva Dark Chocolate has 7.9 grams of sugar or about 26% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Godiva Dark Chocolate has 43% less sugar.
Fat
The majority, or 63% of the calories in Godiva Dark Chocolate are from fat. Godiva Dark Chocolate is high in total fat, with 12.1 grams or 19% of recommended daily values per ounce. Most of the fat in Godiva Dark Chocolate are saturated and it contains a high amount of saturated fat, about 40% of recommended daily values.Godiva Dark Chocolate is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Godiva Dark Chocolate has 40% more total fat.
Protein
A single ounce of Godiva Dark Chocolate contains 4% of recommended daily values or 2.1 grams of protein.Sodium
Godiva Dark Chocolate has 100% 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 Godiva Dark Chocolate and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 40 grams):
| Nutrient | Godiva Dark Chocolate | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 240kcal | +17% | 203kcal / 205kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | -18% | 23g / 23g |
| Sugar | 11g | -43% | 18g / 19g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | +178% | 2g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 17g | +40% | 12g / 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | +55% | 7g / 7g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | ~ | -100% | 145mg / 40mg |
| Protein | 3g | +9% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | ~ | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | ~ | -100% | 38mg / 34mg |
| Iron | 2mg | +79% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Godiva Dark Chocolate contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is bittersweet chocolate, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
bittersweet chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier).
Source: USDA
Godiva Dark Chocolate does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
Ingredients Compared to Other Chocolate Bars
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| 5 | Soy Lecithin |
FAQ
How much sugar is in Godiva Dark Chocolate?
One ounce of Godiva Dark Chocolate has 7.9 grams of sugar or 27.9 grams per 100g.Source: USDA
How many calories are in Godiva Dark Chocolate?
Godiva Dark Chocolate has 171 calories per ounce or 599 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Godiva Dark Chocolate?
On the positive side, Godiva Dark Chocolate has 43% less sugar, 178% more dietary fiber, 100% less cholesterol, 100% less sodium, 9% more protein and 79% more iron than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 40% more total fat, 55% more saturated fat and 100% less calcium than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Godiva Dark Chocolate vegan?
Godiva Dark Chocolate is likely vegan in terms of its ingredients.What is the top ingredient in Godiva Dark Chocolate?
The top ingredient in Godiva Dark Chocolate is bittersweet chocolate.Source: USDA
