How many calories in chocolate
Chocolate is the ultimate gift from the Gods. The taste is something that is craved, chocolate is linked to romance and is perfect for an indulgent snack, an after dinner treat or something to eat while watching a movie. But be warned, chocolate contains lots of calories and fats that could make you put on weight.
We have included a chocolate calories chart below which contain the levels of calories, kilojoules and the fat content of popular types of chocolates. This is a guide only and while we try and present the figures as accurately as possible, individual manufactures amounts will vary. Always read the nutritional information on packaging for the manufactures figures.
Calories in Chocolate
Chocolate is high on many peoples most loved food list, yet chocolate can lead to one being overweight. You need to be aware of the total calories and fat content of chocolate.
A regular block of chocolate contains almost an entire days calorie allowance and frighteningly, almost 4 times the daily fat allowance.
If you are watching your waist line, chocolate is great when eaten in moderation.
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Type
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Amount
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Calories
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Kilojoules
|
Fat
|
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Milk Chocolate
"
"
"
Dark Chocolate
"
"
"
White Chocolate
"
Filled Boxes Average
"
After Dinner Mints
Choc Coated Nuts
Peanuts - Almonds
"
Choc Coated Raisins
Liqueur Fill (cherries)
Cooking Chocolate
Carob
"
Choc Easter Eggs
"
"
Choc Rabbit
Hard candy eggs
Choc Bars (average)
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1 square 5g
1 row 25g
2 rows 50g
250g block
1 square 5g
1 row 25g
2 rows 50g
250g block
50g bar
200g block
1 piece
250g box
1 mint
30g
1 pkt 100g
30g
1 piece
100g
30g
100g block
Small 30g
Med 100g
Large 200g
108g
Med 100g
Med 50g
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27
132
265
1320
25
127
255
1275
280
1120
55
1200
35
160
530
120
50
500
155
520
160
530
1060
425
370
270
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110
1100
5525
5525
105
533
1071
5355
1170
4680
230
5000
150
670
2215
500
210
2100
650
2170
670
2220
4430
1770
1550
1120
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1.5
7.5
15
75
1.5
7.5
15
75
17
68
3
58
1
12
40
4.5
2
30
9
30
9
30
60
54
0
17
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Please note: Chocolate bars are too various to list each individual bar. The average calories shown in the table covers varieties such as Snickers, Picnic, Mars Bar, Time Out, Milky Bar, Kit Kat and packs of Beanies or Smarties.