Green & Black's - Organic 85% Dark Chocolate has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 37.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 10 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 9 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 7, for Green & Black's - Organic 85% Dark Chocolate, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 6% | |
Calories from Fat | 70% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 100 mg | 10% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 9 mg | 50% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 37.5 g | 12.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 10 g | 40% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 20 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 10 g | 20% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 50 g | 76.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 30 g | 150% | Top 10% | Very High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20 g 30.8%
Saturated Fat 12 g 60%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10 mg 0.4%
Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 4 g 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 4% Iron 20%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 550
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 55 g | Fat 35 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 0 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 30 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 69 g | Fat 23.8 g
Per 100g | Calories 500
Protein 5 g | Carbs 60 g | Fat 30 g
Per 100g | Calories 575
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 45 g | Fat 40 g
Per 100g | Calories 550
Protein 7.5 g | Carbs 55 g | Fat 35 g
Per 100g | Calories 232
Protein 5 g | Carbs 18.1 g | Fat 16.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 575
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 45 g | Fat 40 g