What does 100 calories of dark chocolate (70–85%) look like?

100 calories =17 g17 g · 0.6 oz
High calorie density5.98 kcal/g
17 g is about 0.6 oz, roughly what fits in a cupped palm.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Dark chocolate is around 170 calories per ounce, so 100 calories is roughly 17 g, about two or three small squares.

Dark chocolate (70–85%): 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOunces
50 kcal8 g0.3 oz
100 kcal17 g0.6 oz
200 kcal33 g1.2 oz
300 kcal50 g1.8 oz
500 kcal84 g3.0 oz

What's in 100 calories of dark chocolate (70–85%)

1.3 gprotein
7.7 gcarbs
7.1 gfat
1.8 gfiber

Protein 5% Carbs 31% Fat 64% of calories

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These give you at least 2½ times more volume than dark chocolate (70–85%):

Compare with other snacks & sweets

Food100 kcal isGrams
🍫 Dark chocolate (70–85%)17 g17 g
🍭 Ice pop2½ ice pops127 g
🍅 Ketchup5¾ tablespoons99 g
🍮 Chocolate pudding¾ 3.5-oz cup70 g
🍧 Sorbet1 half cup69 g
🍖 BBQ sauce3½ tablespoons58 g
🍨 Vanilla ice cream¾ half-cup scoop48 g
🍨 Chocolate ice cream⅔ half-cup scoop46 g
🥧 Apple pie⅓ slice42 g
🍦 Ice cream sandwich⅔ sandwich42 g
🍁 Maple syrup2 tablespoons38 g
🍓 Jam1¾ tablespoons36 g
🍯 Honey1½ tablespoons33 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of dark chocolate (70–85%)?

100 calories of dark chocolate (70–85%) is about 17 g (0.6 oz).

How many calories are in 100 g of dark chocolate (70–85%)?

598 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is dark chocolate good for weight loss?

High calorie density (5.98 kcal per gram). Small portions add up fast. Measuring matters most for foods like this. 100 calories also gives you 1.3 g of protein and 1.8 g of fiber.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids" (FDC ID 170273). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.