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Nutritional Profile of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

We got 64 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Semisweet Chocolate (Candies).

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for one nutrient:

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Candy, Sweets or Lollies) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for three nutrients.

These are

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 18 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

63.9%
30%
4.2%
0.7%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!

Lipid (fat) profile of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.

Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.

Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.

Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

17.8%
10%
1%
Saturated
Mono
Poly

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

In food category: Candy, Sweets or Lollies

Carbohydrates (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
63.9 g
18.1 g
136
354
Fiber, total dietary
5.9 g
1.7 g
30
189
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)
54.5 g
15.5 g
100
144
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
10 g
2.8 g
35
323
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
966 mg
273.9 mg
99
1557
Fatty Acids, total saturated
17.8 g
5 g
24
158
Total Lipid (Fat)
30 g
8.5 g
43
301
Saturated Fats (6)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Arachidic Acid (20:0)
267 mg
75.7 mg
10
53
Behenic Acid (22:0)
24 mg
6.8 mg
16
162
Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0)
48 mg
13.6 mg
19
275
Myristic Acid (14:0)
20 mg
5.7 mg
164
1130
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
7.4 g
2.1 g
20
231
Stearic Acid (18:0)
10 g
2.8 g
7
49
Monounsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)
9.9 g
2.8 g
30
303
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
62 mg
17.6 mg
71
921
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
898 mg
254.6 mg
90
1505
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
68 mg
19.3 mg
71
888
Amino Acids (18)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Alanine
196 mg
55.6 mg
15
769
Arginine
240 mg
68 mg
15
750
Aspartic Acid
422 mg
119.6 mg
18
668
Cystine
52 mg
14.7 mg
15
444
Glutamic Acid
637 mg
180.6 mg
28
705
Glycine
190 mg
53.9 mg
16
817
Histidine
73 mg
20.7 mg
34
935
Isoleucine
164 mg
46.5 mg
37
858
Leucine
257 mg
72.9 mg
42
799
Lysine
212 mg
60.1 mg
41
783
Methionine
44 mg
12.5 mg
38
906
Phenylalanine
204 mg
57.8 mg
17
841
Proline
181 mg
51.3 mg
47
902
Serine
183 mg
51.9 mg
21
891
Threonine
168 mg
47.6 mg
18
845
Tryptophan
63 mg
17.9 mg
15
402
Tyrosine
159 mg
45.1 mg
19
880
Valine
254 mg
72 mg
17
791
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
4.2 g
1.2 g
125
1199
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
13 µg
3.7 µg
38
442
Folate, food
13 µg
3.7 µg
40
276
Folate, total
13 µg
3.7 µg
43
379
Niacin
427 µg
121.1 µg
91
2109
Pantothenic Acid
105 µg
29.8 µg
128
1080
Riboflavin
90 µg
25.5 µg
115
721
Thiamin
55 µg
15.6 µg
77
829
Vitamin B6
35 µg
9.9 µg
92
946
Fat-soluble Vitamins (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
260 µg
73.7 µg
103
617
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
18 µg
5.1 µg
26
1016
Phylloquinone
5.6 µg
1.6 µg
31
867
Minerals (10)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
32 mg
9.1 mg
139
515
Copper, Cu
700 µg
198.4 µg
24
268
Iron, Fe
3.1 mg
887.3 µg
29
608
Magnesium, Mg
115 mg
32.6 mg
22
205
Manganese, Mn
800 µg
226.8 µg
34
363
Phosphorus, P
132 mg
37.4 mg
82
532
Potassium, K
365 mg
103.5 mg
47
533
Selenium, Se
4.2 µg
1.2 µg
42
651
Sodium, Na
11 mg
3.1 mg
212
1140
Zinc, Zn
1.6 mg
459.3 µg
43
751
Other Micronutrients (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Caffeine
62 mg
17.6 mg
9
27
Choline
22 mg
6.2 mg
63
936
Theobromine
486 mg
137.8 mg
11
14
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
700 mg
198.4 mg
289
2697
Other (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Ash
1.2 g
340.2 mg
78
540
Kcal (Energy)
480 kcal
136.1 kcal
66
208
KJ (Energy)
2,010 kj
569.8 kj
40
105
Figure 3. Nutritional profile of semisweet chocolate (candies) with 64 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Semisweet Chocolate (Candies)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
Serving14.5 g0.5 oz
Oz (approx 60 Pcs)28.4 g1.0 oz
Cup Chips (6 Oz Package)168.0 g5.9 oz
Cup Mini Chips173.0 g6.1 oz
Cup Large Chips182.0 g6.4 oz
Figure 4. Common serving sizes of semisweet chocolate (candies)

2 Similar Candy, Sweets or Lollies

Explore the nutrient content of similar candy, sweets or lollies below by clicking on their names.

Similar Candy, Sweets or Lollies 1 - 2

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M&M's Semisweet Chocolate Mini Baking BitsNo of
Nutrients
16
Semisweet ChocolateNo of
Nutrients
(Made With Butter, Candies)
64
Figure 5. Similar candy, sweets or lollies 1 to 2.

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