Dove Dark Chocolate Eggs Nutrition

Dove chocolates began in the 1950s with the chocolate covered ice cream bar called the Dovebar, which didn't gain national attention until the 1970s, according to the Dove website. Dove didn't start to offer milk and dark chocolate bars until the 1990s. Today, Dove features more than 30 different types of chocolate. During the holidays, Dove offers specialty products, including the Dove Dark Chocolate Egg at Easter time. While these sweet treats are high in calories, you can fit them into your meal plan if you know the nutrition information.

Serving Size, Calories

Six Dove Dark Chocolate Eggs equal one serving, and that contains 220 calories. Calories in food determine the amount of energy it provides. Eating too many calories causes your body to store the extra energy as fat.

Fat

One serving of Dove Dark Chocolate Eggs contains 14 g of total fat and 8 g of saturated fat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's dietary guidelines recommend that you limit your fat intake to 20 to 35 percent of calories, and saturated fat intake to less than 10 percent of calories. On a 2,000-calorie diet, your daily fat intake should range from 44 to 78 g, and your saturated fat should be less than 22 g per day. One serving of Dove Dark Chocolate Eggs meets more than 30 percent of your daily saturated fat needs.

Carbohydrates

Each serving of Dove Dark Chocolate Eggs contains 26 g of carbohydrates, 3 g of fiber and 20 g of sugar. Carbohydrates are your body's primary source of energy. A healthy diet should contain 45 to 65 percent of its calories from carbohydrates. However, as a sweet treat, most of the carbohydrate calories in Dove chocolates come from added sugar. The USDA recommends you limit your intake of foods with added sugar to fewer than 300 calories a day.

Protein

Dove Dark Chocolate Eggs are not a significant source of protein. Each six egg serving contains 2 g. If you follow a balanced diet, you most likely are meeting your protein needs, says the McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois. A healthy diet should contain 10 to 35 percent of its calories from protein.

Iron

One serving of Dove Dark Chocolate Eggs meets 6 percent of your daily iron needs. Iron is a mineral responsible for transporting oxygen throughout your body. Without enough iron you may feel weak and tired. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder in the world, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements.