Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar)
Low GI
GL 0.4 per piece (10 g) · GL 4 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load and index
- High saturated fat content
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) has a glycemic index of 20, lower than plain High-Fiber Dark Chocolate (23). One piece (10 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.4.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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- GL 11.6 per 100 g They provide the intense chocolate flavor without any added sugars or fats found in processed bars.
Raw cacao powder - Unsweetened chocolateGL 3 per 100 g Eliminating all added sugar further reduces the glycemic impact and prevents sugar cravings.
- GL 2.1 per 100 g They offer a satisfying crunch and healthy fats that improve satiety without the blood sugar concerns associated with chocolate.
Chopped toasted almonds or pecans
Forms of High-Fiber Dark Chocolate
- GI 23 · GL 10.6 per 100 g
High-Fiber Dark Chocolate - Unsweetened chocolateGI 20 · GL 3 per 100 g 100 percent cocoa
- GI 10 · GL 3.5 per 100 g sugar free
Dark chocolate sweetened with erythritol - GI 20 · GL 4 per 100 g shaved85 percent cocoa
Dark chocolate (85% cocoa, low sugar) - Dark chocolate 95 percent cocoaGI 20 · GL 4 per 100 g 95 percent cocoa
- GI 23 · GL 11 per 100 g brand: wedel
Wedel Dark Chocolate - 70% dark chocolateGI 25 · GL 12 per 100 g 70% cocoa
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Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 square | 10 g | 0.4 |
| 1 serving | 30 g | 1.2 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 600 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 7 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 3 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
| Soluble | 3 g |
| Insoluble | 8 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Saturated | 30 g |
| Unsaturated | 22 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load and index
- High fiber content for a sweet
- Minimal processing level
- High saturated fat content
- Calorically dense
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar)?
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One piece (10 g) has a glycemic load of 0.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.
Is Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) good for people with insulin resistance?
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added sugar) has a low glycemic index (20), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of High-Fiber Dark Chocolate has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of High-Fiber Dark Chocolate in this database, Unsweetened chocolate has the lowest glycemic load (3 per 100 g).
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