Ghirardelli dark chocolate is considered a delicacy by chocolate connoisseurs. The company makes a variety of dark chocolate products, including powdered cocoa and candy bars. A few Ghirardelli dark chocolate squares a day can provide antioxidants and heart-healthy fatty acids.
Calories
A serving of Ghirardelli 60 percent dark chocolate is six squares, in which there are 220 calories. This is just over 10 percent of your daily calories if you are trying to stick to a diet of 2,000 calories per day. A total of 150 of these calories are from fat, making Ghirardelli dark chocolate a relatively high-fat choice.
Nutrition Info
A serving of Ghirardelli dark chocolate contains 17 g of fat, including 10 g of saturated fat and no trans fat. One serving contains 23 g total carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 16 g sugar and 2 g protein.
Health Benefits
Although dark chocolate is high in fat and calories, the Mayo Clinic reports that it is a good source of antioxidants, chemicals that fight the free radicals that can cause cancer. Antioxidants are best obtained by food rather than supplements, making dark chocolate a sensible part of a healthy, varied diet when enjoyed in moderation. Dark chocolate is also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs.
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