Is dark chocolate (70–85%) keto?

Dark chocolate (70–85%)

Limit / small portions Dark chocolate (70–85%) can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

A couple of squares of 85% chocolate can fit. Higher cacao means less sugar; milk chocolate is not keto.

Nutrition per serving

2 squares · 20 g
Net carbs
7g
Calories
120kcal
Protein
1.6g
Fat
8.5g
Total carbs
9.2 g
Fiber
2.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 35%

About 14.3 g of dark chocolate (70–85%) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 71% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for dark chocolate (70–85%)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories120 kcal598 kcal
Total carbohydrate9.2 g46 g
Dietary fiber2.2 g11 g
Net carbs7 g35 g
Sugars 4.8 g 24 g
Protein1.6 g7.8 g
Fat8.5 g43 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is dark chocolate (70–85%) keto?

Dark chocolate (70–85%) can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. A couple of squares of 85% chocolate can fit. Higher cacao means less sugar; milk chocolate is not keto.

How many net carbs are in dark chocolate (70–85%)?

2 squares (20 g) of dark chocolate (70–85%) has about 7 g net carbs (9.2 g total carbs minus 2.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 35 g net carbs.

How much dark chocolate (70–85%) can I eat on keto?

About 14.3 g of dark chocolate (70–85%) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 71% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 35% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170273): Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $18.10/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $3.99 for 3.5 oz bar (85%). How we estimate prices

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