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Chocolate — Nutrition & Culinary Profile

Chocolate is a beloved confection made from roasted and ground cacao pods, offering a complex balance of sweetness, bitterness, and rich cocoa notes. Its smooth, melting texture makes it a versatile ingredient in baking, desserts, and savory sauces like mole. Whether enjoyed on its own or tempered for glossy coatings, it adds deep, indulgent flavor to any dish.

Chocolate
Calories546kcal
Protein5.5g
Fat31.3g
Carbohydrates61.2g
Fiber8g
Sugar48g
Density1.3g/ml
Portion30g
Shelf life365days

Vitamins

A0.01mg
C0mg
D0mg
E0.6mg
K7.3mg
B10.03mg
B20.08mg
B30.2mg
B50.1mg
B60.04mg
B92mg
B120mg

Minerals

Calcium56mg
Iron8mg
Magnesium146mg
Phosphorus206mg
Potassium559mg
Sodium11mg
Zinc2mg
Selenium3mg

Culinary profile

sweetness7
acidity3
bitterness5
umami2
aroma9
texturesmooth, melting, snappy when tempered

Properties

glycemic index45
glycemic load27.5
ph5.5
water activity0.4

Diets

vegetariangluten free

Processing states

raw

Fresh, unprocessed ingredient. Store refrigerated.

546 kcal4°C72 hrs

boiled

Cooked in boiling water. Softer texture, some nutrient loss to water.

556.92 kcal4°C48 hrs

steamed

Steamed. Minimal nutrient loss, retains natural texture.

551.46 kcal4°C48 hrs

baked

Oven-baked. Moderate water loss, flavour concentration.

600.6 kcal4°C48 hrs

grilled

Grilled over high heat. Fat drips off, smoky flavour.

589.68 kcal4°C24 hrs

fried

Pan-fried or deep-fried in oil. Higher fat and calorie content.

682.5 kcal4°C24 hrs

smoked

Smoked. Extended shelf life, concentrated flavour, lower moisture.

627.9 kcal4°C168 hrs

frozen

Frozen at -18°C. Nutrition virtually unchanged. Thaw before use.

546 kcal-18°C2160 hrs

dried

Dried/dehydrated. Highly concentrated nutrients. Rehydrate before cooking.

625.99 kcal20°C4320 hrs

pickled

Pickled in brine or vinegar. Acidic taste, extended shelf life.

518.7 kcal4°C720 hrs

Best pairings

Hazelnuts9.3 / 10
Strawberry9.3 / 10
Cherry9.3 / 10
Almonds9.0 / 10
Banana9.0 / 10
Vanilla9.0 / 10
Raspberry9.0 / 10
Orange8.7 / 10
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