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Milk chocolate
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 535 kcal —
- Protein 7.7 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 56 g 20%
- Fat 30 g 38%
- Saturated fat 19 g 93%
- Fibre 3.4 g 12%
- Sugars 52 g —
- Sodium 79 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 23 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 59 µg 7%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.51 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 5.7 µg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 0.39 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.47 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.75 µg 31%
- Choline 46.1 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 189 mg 15%
- Iron 2.4 mg 13%
- Magnesium 63 mg 15%
- Phosphorus 208 mg 17%
- Potassium 372 mg 8%
- Zinc 2.3 mg 21%
- Copper 0.49 mg 55%
- Manganese 0.47 mg 20%
- Selenium 4.5 µg 8%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 535 | 7.7 g | 56 g | 30 g |
| 1 × bar, miniature | 7 g | 37 | 0.5 g | 3.9 g | 2.1 g |
| 1 × bar (1.55 oz) | 44 g | 235 | 3.4 g | 25 g | 13 g |
| 1 × cup chips | 168 g | 899 | 13 g | 94 g | 50 g |
| 2 × bar, miniature | 14 g | 75 | 1.1 g | 7.8 g | 4.2 g |
| ½ × bar, miniature | 3.5 g | 19 | 0.3 g | 2 g | 1 g |
| 3 × bar, miniature | 21 g | 112 | 1.6 g | 12 g | 6.2 g |
| 4 × bar, miniature | 28 g | 150 | 2.1 g | 16 g | 8.3 g |
Similar foods
- Milk chocolate bar550 kcal / 100 g
- Milk chocolate coated peanuts519 kcal / 100 g
- Whole milk chocolate555 kcal / 100 g
- Milk chocolate-flavoured milkfull fat82 kcal / 100 g
- Milk chocolate with hazelnut559 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate milkfluid, skim55 kcal / 100 g
- Chocolate milk beverage62 kcal / 100 g
- Milk and rice chocolatewith milk and rice515 kcal / 100 g
- Dairy chocolate dessert214 kcal / 100 g
- Dark chocolate537 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Milk chocolate
How much milk chocolate is a sensible portion?
A small bar or a few squares—about 20–30 g—is enough for a sweet treat; a miniature bar is 7 g. A 30 g portion provides 161 kcal.
Can you melt milk chocolate without it going grainy?
Chop it finely and melt it gently in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Take it off the heat while a few pieces remain, then stir until smooth; even a drop of water can make melted chocolate seize.
How should you store milk chocolate?
Keep it tightly wrapped in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from strong-smelling foods. Heat can make it bloom with pale streaks, which affect its appearance more than its safety; avoid the fridge unless your room is very warm, as condensation can mark the surface.
What can you make with milk chocolate besides eating it from the bar?
Chop it into cookies or brownies, melt it for a chocolate-dipped fruit topping, or fold it into rocky road with biscuits and marshmallows. For a smooth ganache, pour hot double cream over finely chopped chocolate and stir from the centre outwards.
Can you use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate in baking?
Yes, but milk chocolate is sweeter and contains more milk solids, so the result will be softer and less intense. In brownies or ganache, reduce added sugar and use a recipe written for milk chocolate if you need the texture to set reliably.
Is milk chocolate the same as a milk chocolate bar?
The names are often used for the same kind of sweet, though a bar may include a particular recipe or added ingredients. The listed milk chocolate has 535 kcal per 100 g, compared with 550 kcal in the listed milk chocolate bar.
Does milk chocolate contain caffeine?
Yes, because it contains cocoa, but usually much less than a similar amount of dark chocolate. The amount varies with the cocoa content, so milk chocolate is not caffeine-free.
Can dogs eat milk chocolate?
No—keep it away from dogs. Cocoa contains theobromine, which dogs cannot process safely; contact a vet promptly if your dog eats any, and tell them the type and estimated amount.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167587 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
