Blood Sugar Impact of Dark Chocolate
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. The fat content may help moderate the blood sugar response.
Key Nutrients
Per 56.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 40.0g |
| Sugars | 33.0g |
| Fiber | 2.0g |
| Protein | 1.0g |
| Fat | 11.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 56.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 5.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
INGREDIENTS:
DARK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR; CHOCOLATE; COCOA BUTTER; COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI; MILK FAT; LECITHIN (SOY); MILK; SALT; NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR]; SUGAR; CORN SYRUP; MALTODEXTRIN; DEIONIZED APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE; NATURAL FLAVOR; POMEGRANATE JUICE CONCENTRATE; PECTIN; MALIC ACID; APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE; RASPBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE; BLUEBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE; CANOLA OIL; ACAI PUREE CONCENTRATE; CRANBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE; LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE; BAKING SODA; ASCORBIC ACID; SODIUM CITRATE; CITRIC ACID; CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Ingredient Analysis
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Food Tags
These tags help categorize Dark Chocolate based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Dark Chocolate is a food product in the popcorn, peanuts, seeds & related snacks category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 73.5.
Dark Chocolate has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 73.5. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Dark Chocolate contains 71.4g carbs, 58.9g sugars, 3.6g fiber, and 1.8g protein per 100g.
This food has a high blood sugar impact and should be limited in diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Dark Chocolate into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Dark Chocolate compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the popcorn, peanuts, seeds & related snacks category for alternatives.