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Chocolate bar
Calories & nutrition facts
average
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 510 kcal —
- Protein 7.1 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 56 g 20%
- Fat 28 g 36%
- Saturated fat 15 g 74%
- Fibre 4.3 g 15%
- Sugars 55 g —
- Sodium 49.5 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 2.7 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 54 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.29 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 1.5 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.24 mg 19%
- Niacin (B3) 0.41 mg 3%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.81 mg 16%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 6.3 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 203 mg 16%
- Iron 2.5 mg 14%
- Magnesium 85.5 mg 20%
- Phosphorus 225 mg 18%
- Potassium 360 mg 8%
- Zinc 1.5 mg 14%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 5 µg 9%
- Iodine 19.5 µg 13%
Similar foods
- Milk chocolate bar550 kcal / 100 g
- Dark chocolate bar70% cocoa591 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate bar with biscuitwith biscuit492 kcal / 100 g
- White chocolate bar563 kcal / 100 g
- Milk chocolate bar with nougatmilk chocolate, with nougat532 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolateaverage521 kcal / 100 g
- Milk chocolate confectionery or barwith milk551 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet chocolate candy barcandies, bars507 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate-coated coconut bar475 kcal / 100 g
- Dark chocolate praliné barfilled559 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chocolate bar
How do you melt a chocolate bar without it seizing?
Chop it finely and melt it in a dry bowl over barely simmering water, keeping the bowl clear of the water. Stir gently and take it off the heat while a few pieces remain; residual warmth will melt them. Even a little water can make melted chocolate turn thick and grainy.
Can you melt a chocolate bar in the microwave?
Yes: chop it, heat it in a dry microwave-safe bowl for 20-second bursts, and stir well each time. Stop when a few small pieces remain and stir until smooth; chocolate can scorch quickly, even when it still looks solid.
How should you store a chocolate bar?
Keep it wrapped in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from strong smells and sunlight. A steady room temperature helps prevent pale cocoa-butter marks; if it is very warm, seal it in an airtight container in the fridge and let it come back to room temperature before unwrapping.
What can you make with a chocolate bar?
Chop it into chunks for cookies or brownies, or melt it for a cake glaze or chocolate-dipped strawberries. For a smooth coating, melt it gently and avoid getting any water in the bowl.
What flavours go well with a chocolate bar?
Coffee, orange, raspberry, toasted nuts and a pinch of sea salt all complement chocolate. Add chopped pieces to porridge or pancakes, or serve them with fresh strawberries for a simple dessert.
How does a chocolate bar compare with a dark chocolate bar?
A dark chocolate bar has more fibre: 12.8 g per 100 g, compared with 4.3 g in a chocolate bar. It also has less carbohydrate, at 26.9 g versus 56 g, and more fat, at 46.3 g versus 28 g per 100 g.
How much saturated fat is in a chocolate bar?
A 20 g piece contains 3 g of saturated fat. The amount can differ between bars, but this gives you a useful estimate for a small piece.
Can dogs eat a chocolate bar?
No. Chocolate contains theobromine, which dogs cannot process safely; darker chocolate is generally more dangerous, but any chocolate can be harmful. Keep bars out of reach, and contact a vet promptly if a dog eats any.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 14 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
