Semisweet chocolate

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 15% of daily zinc, 13% of daily potassium and 12% of daily iron needed in pregnancy.

  1. Zinc 1.62 mg
  2. Potassium 365 mg
  3. Iron 3.13 mg
  4. Riboflavin 0.09 mg
  5. Protein 4.2 g
  6. Choline 22 mg
  7. Calcium 32 mg
  8. Folate (DFE) 13 mcg
  9. Vitamin B-6 0.03 mg
  10. DHA 0 g
  11. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  12. Vitamin C 0 mg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium32 mg1000 mg
Choline22 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)13 mcg600 mcg
Iron3.13 mg27 mg
Potassium365 mg2900 mg
Protein4.2 g70 g
Riboflavin0.09 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.03 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc1.62 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Limit

Semisweet chocolate is safe during pregnancy when consumed in modest portions. It delivers small quantities of dietary iron, magnesium, and protective flavonoids, alongside modest caffeine and added sugars. ACOG advises keeping total daily caffeine intake from all sources below 200 milligrams. Melt one ounce over fresh strawberries or mix a spoonful into morning oatmeal for a balanced treat.

Sources: ACOG · USDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Semisweet chocolate provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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