Semisweet chocolate: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup large chips (182 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 cal | 874 cal | 44% |
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 54.6 g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 32.3 g | 162% |
| Trans Fat | no data | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 20 mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 116.3 g | 42% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 10.7 g | 38% |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 g | 99.2 g | |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 58 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 5.7 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 365 mg | 664 mg | 14% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup large chips (182 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 cal | 874 cal | 44% |
| Energy (kJ) | 2,008 kJ | 3,655 kJ | |
| Water | 0.7 % | 1.3 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup large chips (182 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 54.6 g | 70% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 116.3 g | 42% |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 10.7 g | 38% |
| Total Sugars | 54.5 g | 99.2 g | |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup large chips (182 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 32.3 g | 162% |
| Trans Fat | no data | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | 18.1 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | 1.8 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 0.02 g | 0.04 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 7.35 g | 13.37 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 10.01 g | 18.21 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.06 g | 0.11 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 9.90 g | 18.03 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.90 g | 1.63 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.07 g | 0.12 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup large chips (182 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 11 mg | 20 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 58 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 5.7 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 365 mg | 664 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 115 mg | 209 mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 132 mg | 240 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.6 mg | 2.9 mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.70 mg | 1.27 mg | 142% |
| Manganese | 0.80 mg | 1.46 mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 4.2 µg | 7.6 µg | 14% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup large chips (182 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.26 mg | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.6 µg | 10.2 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.10 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.4 mg | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.11 mg | 0.19 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (DFE) | 13 µg | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.00 µg | 0.00 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 22 mg | 40 mg | 7% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 cup large chips (182 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1.20 g | 2.18 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 62 mg | 113 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
The USDA data has no value for this nutrient in Semisweet chocolate.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Questions about Semisweet chocolate
How many calories are in Semisweet chocolate?
Semisweet chocolate has 480 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 1 cup large chips (182 g), that is 874 calories.
Where do the values for Semisweet chocolate come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 167976: “Candies, semisweet chocolate”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.