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Dark chocolate

Genuinely mineral-rich: a 20g portion of 70% dark holds about 45mg of magnesium and 2.4mg of iron.

Portion
2 squares (20g)
Typical price
about £1.80 for a 100g bar ££
In season
Year-round
On this site
19 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per 2 squares (20g)
Calories120 kcal
Protein1.6g
Carbohydrates7g
– of which sugars4.8g
Fibre2.2g
Fat8.5g
– of which saturates4.9g
Calcium15mg
Iron2.4mg
Salt0g

Buying & storing

  • Own-brand 70% bars routinely beat the fancy wrappers in blind tastings
  • A higher percentage means less sugar per square
  • Buy the good stuff and eat it slower; it works out the same per week

Keep it well: A cool cupboard, not the fridge, which dulls the flavour and blooms the surface.

Sensible swaps

  • cocoa powder
  • cacao nibs
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Recipes that use dark chocolate

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