Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One piece of Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate (3 grams) contains 19 calories and 0.3 grams of protein. It consists of 37% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 50% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisGreen & Blacks Dark Chocolate contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 10 pieces, or 30 grams, which is a smaller portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one piece of Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 19
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Dietary fiber: 0.4 g
- Fat: 1.5 g, (Saturated: 0.9 g)
- Sodium: 1.5 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate has 19 calories per piece or 633 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and carbohydrates.71% of calories in Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate are from fat, 23% of calories are from carbohydrates and 6% of calories are from protein.
Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate has 24% more calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
About 23% the calories in Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (50% and 50%).Sugar
A single piece of Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate contains 0.4 grams of sugar.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate has 72% less sugar.
Fat
The majority, or 71% of the calories in Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 1.5 grams per piece. Most of the fat in Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate are saturated.Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate has 65% more total fat.
Protein
A single piece of Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate contains 0.3 grams of protein.Sodium
A single piece of Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate contains 1.5 milligrams of sodium.Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate contains 50% 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 Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 30 grams):
| Nutrient | Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 190kcal | +24% | 152kcal / 154kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | -36% | 17g / 17g |
| Sugar | 4g | -72% | 13g / 14g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | +269% | 2g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 15g | +65% | 9g / 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | +69% | 5g / 5g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 4mg / 4mg |
| Sodium | 15mg | -50% | 109mg / 30mg |
| Protein | 3g | +45% | 2g / 2g |
| Calcium | 20mg | -22% | 29mg / 26mg |
| Iron | 4mg | +376% | 1mg / 1mg |
| Potassium | 230mg | +115% | 126mg / 107mg |
Ingredients
Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is organic bittersweet chocolate, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
organic bittersweet chocolate (organic chocolate liquor, organic cocoa butter, organic cane sugar, organic vanilla extract).
Source: USDA
Green & Blacks 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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| 2 | Organic Chocolate Liquor | ||||||
| 3 | Organic Cocoa Butter | ||||||
| 4 | Organic Cane Sugar | ||||||
| 5 | Organic Vanilla Extract |
FAQ
How many calories are in Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate?
Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate has 19 calories per piece or 633 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate?
On the positive side, Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate has 72% less sugar, 269% more dietary fiber, 100% less cholesterol, 50% less sodium, 45% more protein, 376% more iron and 115% more potassium than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 65% more total fat, 69% more saturated fat and 22% less calcium than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate vegan?
Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate is likely vegan in terms of its ingredients.Is Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate organic?
Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate is certified organic by the manufacturer.Source: USDA
What is the top ingredient in Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate?
The top ingredient in Green & Blacks Dark Chocolate is organic bittersweet chocolate.Source: USDA
