On the wrappers of most Swiss chocolates nutritive and energy values are stated. A detailed analysis of chocolate reveals notable amounts of the most important nutritional components: rarely are so many natural constituents and so much energy concentrated in such a small space. An average bar (100 g) of good quality chocolate contains the following components:
Component Plain Milk White chocolate chocolate chocolate
Nutrients protein 3,2 g 7,6 g 7,5 g lipids 33,5 g 32,3 g 37 g carbohydrates 60,3 g 57 g 52 g pure lecithin 0,3 g 0,3 g 0,3 g theobromine 0,6 g 0,2 g --
Mineral substances calcium 20 mg 220 mg 250 mg magnesium 80 mg 50 mg 30 mg phosphorus 130 mg 210 mg 200 mg
Trace elements iron 2 mg 0,8 mg traces copper 0,7 mg 0,4 mg traces
Vitamins A 40 IU 300 IU 220 IU B1 0,06 mg 0,1 mg 0,1 mg B2 0,06 mg 0,3 mg 0,4 mg C 1,14 mg 3 mg 3 mg D 50 IU 70 IU 15 IU E 2,4 mg 1,2 mg traces
Available energy kilojoules (kJ) 2080 2160 2260 kilocalories (kcal) 495 515 540
These values can of course be changed by the presence of additives e.g. wal-nuts, hazel-nuts, almonds, raisins and other dried or candied fruit. Further the dried milk content of a 4 oz. bar of milk chocolate is roughly the equivalent of a large glass of fresh milk. Chocolate in fact is both a high-grade, natural food and an exquisite luxury!
Source : Chocologie published by Chocosuisse CH-3000 Bern