Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One piece of Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate (4.2 grams) contains 26 calories and 0.5 grams of protein. It consists of 38% carbohydrates, 12% protein, 45% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisPascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate contains only 4 ingredients, which is 12.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 10 pieces, or 42 grams, which is a larger portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one piece of Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 26
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Dietary fiber: 0.4 g
- Fat: 1.9 g, (Saturated: 1.2 g)
- Sodium: 1.5 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate has 26 calories per piece or 619 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and carbohydrates.67% of calories in Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate are from fat, 25% of calories are from carbohydrates and 8% of calories are from protein.
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate contains 21% more calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
A good portion, or 25% of the calories in Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (36% and 64%).Sugar
One piece of Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate has 0.7 grams of sugar or about 2% of daily recommended intake.Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate contains 65% less sugar than the average chocolate bar.
Fat
The majority, or 67% of the calories in Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 1.9 grams or 3% of recommended daily values per piece. Most of the fat in Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate are saturated.Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate has 49% more total fat than the average chocolate bar.
Protein
A single piece of Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate contains 0.5 grams of protein.Sodium
A single piece of Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate contains 1.5 milligrams of sodium.Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate has 64% 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 Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 42 grams):
| Nutrient | Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 260kcal | +21% | 213kcal / 215kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | -34% | 24g / 24g |
| Sugar | 7g | -65% | 19g / 20g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | +164% | 2g / 2g |
| Total Fat | 19g | +49% | 13g / 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | +61% | 7g / 7g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | 15mg | -64% | 153mg / 42mg |
| Protein | 5g | +72% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | 40mg | +10% | 40mg / 36mg |
| Iron | 2mg | +70% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate contains only 4 ingredients, which is 12.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is cocoa mass, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
organic cocoa mass, organic sugar, organic cocoa butter and organic vanilla
Source: USDA
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
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| 4 | Organic Vanilla |
FAQ
How many calories are in Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate?
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate has 26 calories per piece or 619 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate?
On the positive side, Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate has 65% less sugar, 164% more dietary fiber, 100% less cholesterol, 64% less sodium, 72% more protein, 10% more calcium and 70% more iron than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 49% more total fat and 61% more saturated fat than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate vegan?
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate is likely vegan in terms of its ingredients.Is Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate organic?
Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate is certified organic by the manufacturer.Source: USDA
What is the top ingredient in Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate?
The top ingredient in Pascha's 85% Cacao Dark Chocolate is organic cocoa mass.Source: USDA
