Welcome to the nutritional zinc content in 4 different types of dark chocolate, ranging from 3.31 mg to 2.01 mg per 100g. The basic type of dark chocolate is Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids, where the amount of zinc in 100g is 2.65 mg. 2.65 mg of zinc per 100g, from Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids corresponds to 18% of the zinc RDA. For a typical serving size of 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g) the amount of Zinc is 0.75 mg. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 5%.
The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for zinc is based on a 15 mg RDA level for a mature adult.
Top three dark chocolate products high in zinc
Below is a summary list for the top three dark chocolate items ranked by the amount or level of zinc in 100g.
1. Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids : 3.31mg (22%RDA)
2. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids : 2.65mg (18%RDA)
3. Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%) : 2.11mg (14%RDA)
Following on from the three top dark chocolate items or products containing zinc we have a more comprehensive break down of Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids, and the highest item containing zinc which is Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids. 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 4 types of dark chocolate.
At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 4 different types of dark 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 dark chocolate.
Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids - Nutritional Content and Chart
The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids 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 579.00 kcal (29% RDA), the amount of Protein is 6.12 g (11% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 38.31 g (59% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 52.42 g (40% 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 dark chocolate.
Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids has a nutritional value score of 14.00 out of 100.Comparing the zinc content and the nutritional density in 100g for Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids; We class this as a high zinc content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a medium nutritional density value.
Amount of zinc per 100 Calories
100 calories of chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids 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 oz (or 28.35 g)
For the food Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids the typical serving size is 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g) which contains 0.75 mg of Zinc. The zinc percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 5 %.To give 100% of the RDA, 20.0 servings of the typical serving size 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 164.15 kcal, the Protein content is 1.74 g, the Total Fat content is 10.86 g and the Carbohydrate content is 14.86 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 Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids
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 oz or 28.35 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 7.0 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 59.4 (kcal).
Milligrams of zinc in dark chocolate (per 100g)
This list of 4 types of dark chocolate, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids through to Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 dark chocolate.
The list below gives the total zinc content in the 4 items from the general description 'dark chocolate' each of which show the zinc amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 4 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 dark 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 dark chocolate ranked by the amount of zinc per 100g is shown below in the dark chocolate calories chart. 
Average Content for dark chocolate
The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of zinc contained in 100g of dark chocolate, based on the list below of 4 different items under the general description of dark chocolate, is 2.52 mg of zinc. This average value corresponds to 16.8 % 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 568.25 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 5.97 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 36.11 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.Median Amount
The median value of Zinc is found in Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids which in 100g contains 2.65 mg of Zinc. This corresponds to 18 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Energy is 579.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 6.12 g, the amount of Total Fat is 38.31 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 52.42 g.Highest zinc Content per 100g
Using the list below for the 4 different dark chocolate nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of zinc is found in Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids which contains 3.31 mg of zinc per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 22 %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 598.00 kcal, the Protein content is 7.79 g, the Total Fat content is 42.63 g, the Carbohydrate content is 45.90 g. 
The lowest amount of zinc in 100g is in Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids which contains 2.01 mg. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 13 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 546.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 4.88 g, the amount of Total Fat is 31.28 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 61.17 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a zinc range of 1.3 mg per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 52 kcal for Energy, 2.91 g for Protein, 11.35 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 Chocolate, dark, 60-69% cacao solids contains 2.65 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 Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids which contains 0.94 mg in 1.000 oz (or 28.35 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 6 %. For this serving the Energy content is 169.53 kcal, the Protein content is 2.21 g, the Total Fat content is 12.09 g and the Carbohydrate content is 13.01 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 high in zinc.
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