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Is Dark chocolate (70%) keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, dark chocolate (70%) is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 oz (28 g)) has about 9.8 g of net carbs, about 39% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day39%

The short answer

About 10 net carbs per ounce; fine as a small treat.

A typical serving is 1 oz (28 g). That has 167 calories, 2.2 g protein, 12 g fat and 9.8 g net carbs (12.9 g total carbs − 3.1 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

2servings at 20 g/day
2servings at 25 g/day
5servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Lower-carb swaps for dark chocolate (70%)

Nutrition facts

Serving size1 oz (28 g)
Calories167
Total fat12 g
Total carbohydrate12.9 g
Dietary fiber3.1 g
Net carbs9.8 g
Protein2.2 g

Per 100 g: 598 kcal · 35 g net carbs · 7.8 g protein · 43 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is dark chocolate (70%) keto?

No, dark chocolate (70%) is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 oz (28 g)) has about 9.8 g of net carbs, about 39% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in dark chocolate (70%)?

A serving of dark chocolate (70%) (1 oz (28 g)) has about 12.9 g of total carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 9.8 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 35 g of net carbs.

Can I eat dark chocolate (70%) on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. About 10 net carbs per ounce; fine as a small treat. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of dark chocolate (70%)?

Lower-carb swaps include pork rinds, cheese crisps, almonds, olives.

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