Welcome to the nutritional zinc content in 35 different types of chocolate, ranging from 2.60 mg to 0.00 mg per 100g. The basic type of chocolate is Candies, milk chocolate, where the amount of zinc in 100g is 2.30 mg. 2.30 mg of zinc per 100g, from Candies, milk chocolate corresponds to 15% of the zinc RDA. For a typical serving size of 1.000 bar, miniature (or 7.00 g) the amount of Zinc is 0.16 mg. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 1%.
The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for zinc is based on a 15 mg RDA level for a mature adult.
Top twenty chocolate products high in zinc
Below is a summary list for the top twenty chocolate items ranked by the amount or level of zinc in 100g.
1. Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts : 2.60mg (17%RDA)
2. Candies, milk chocolate : 2.30mg (15%RDA)
3. Candies, milk chocolate, with rice cereal : 2.29mg (15%RDA)
4. Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%) : 2.11mg (14%RDA)
5. Candies, milk chocolate coated coffee beans : 2.02mg (13%RDA)
6. Candies, chocolate covered, caramel with nuts : 1.87mg (12%RDA)
7. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Almond Chocolate Candies : 1.86mg (12%RDA)
8. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies : 1.76mg (12%RDA)
9. Candies, semisweet chocolate : 1.62mg (11%RDA)
10. Candies, semisweet chocolate, made with butter : 1.62mg (11%RDA)
11. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Milk Chocolate Candies : 1.61mg (11%RDA)
12. Candies, TOBLERONE, milk chocolate with honey and almond nougat : 1.53mg (10%RDA)
13. Candies, sweet chocolate : 1.50mg (10%RDA)
14. Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Peanut Butter Chocolate Candies : 1.49mg (10%RDA)
15. Candies, REESE's Fast Break, milk chocolate, peanut butter, soft nougats, candy bar : 1.45mg (10%RDA)
16. Candies, fudge, chocolate, with nuts, prepared-from-recipe : 1.43mg (10%RDA)
17. Candies, milk chocolate, with almonds : 1.34mg (9%RDA)
18. Candies, HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE WITH ALMOND BITES : 1.34mg (9%RDA)
19. Candies, dark chocolate coated coffee beans : 1.32mg (9%RDA)
20. Candies, milk chocolate coated raisins : 1.25mg (8%RDA)
Following on from the twenty top chocolate items or products containing zinc we have a more comprehensive break down of Candies, milk chocolate, and the highest item containing zinc which is Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 35 types of chocolate.
At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 35 different types of chocolate based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the zinc content in chocolate.
Candies, milk chocolate - Nutritional Content and Chart
The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Candies, milk chocolate should be considered along with the zinc content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Sweets.Other important and zinc related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 535.00 kcal (27% RDA), the amount of Protein is 7.65 g (14% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 29.66 g (46% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 59.40 g (46% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the zinc levels in chocolate.
Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Candies, milk chocolate has a nutritional value score of 13.00 out of 100.Comparing the zinc content and the nutritional density in 100g for Candies, milk chocolate; We class this as a medium to low zinc content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a low nutritional density value.
Amount of zinc per 100 Calories
100 calories of candies, milk chocolate is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Zinc is 0 mg (0% RDA). Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Total Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Protein 0 g (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the zinc RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.
Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 bar, miniature (or 7.00 g)
For the food Candies, milk chocolate the typical serving size is 1.000 bar, miniature (or 7.00 g) which contains 0.16 mg of Zinc. The zinc percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 1 %.To give 100% of the RDA, 100.0 servings of the typical serving size 1.000 bar, miniature (or 7.00 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 37.45 kcal, the Protein content is 0.54 g, the Total Fat content is 2.08 g and the Carbohydrate content is 4.16 g. The percentages are shown below in the zinc chart, for the typical serving of zinc and the related and important nutritional values.
Macronutrients in Candies, milk chocolate
The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 bar, miniature or 7.00 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 2.2 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 16.6 (kcal).
Milligrams of zinc in chocolate (per 100g)
This list of 35 types of chocolate, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts through to Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional zinc content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much zinc in chocolate.
The list below gives the total zinc content in the 35 items from the general description 'chocolate' each of which show the zinc amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 35 food items shown in the zinc chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.
The corresponding nutritional value for chocolate based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of zinc per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart. 
The corresponding Calories for chocolate ranked by the amount of zinc per 100g is shown below in the chocolate calories chart. 
Average Content for chocolate
The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of zinc contained in 100g of chocolate, based on the list below of 35 different items under the general description of chocolate, is 1.27 mg of zinc. This average value corresponds to 8.47 % of the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) in your diet. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 481.71 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 6.19 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 24.61 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.Median Amount
The median value of Zinc is found in Candies, dark chocolate coated coffee beans which in 100g contains 1.32 mg of Zinc. This corresponds to 9 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Energy is 540.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 7.50 g, the amount of Total Fat is 30.00 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 59.95 g.Highest zinc Content per 100g
Using the list below for the 35 different chocolate nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of zinc is found in Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts which contains 2.60 mg of zinc per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 17 %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 519.00 kcal, the Protein content is 13.10 g, the Total Fat content is 33.50 g, the Carbohydrate content is 49.70 g. 
The lowest amount of zinc in 100g is in Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate which contains 0.00 mg. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 0 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 474.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 5.08 g, the amount of Total Fat is 20.93 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 67.95 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a zinc range of 2.6 mg per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 45 kcal for Energy, 8.02 g for Protein, 12.57 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.
Highest Amount of zinc per Serving
Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high zinc foods in your diet. For example 100g of Candies, milk chocolate contains 2.30 mg of zinc. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the zinc nutritional content.
The food with the highest zinc content per typical serving is Candies, milk chocolate coated peanuts which contains 3.87 mg in 1.000 cup (or 149.00 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 26 %. For this serving the Energy content is 773.31 kcal, the Protein content is 19.52 g, the Total Fat content is 49.92 g and the Carbohydrate content is 74.05 g.
Nutritional Information Summary
From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing zinc which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of foods with zinc.
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