Dark chocolate (85% cocoa, low sugar)
Low GI
GL 0.6 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 4 per 100 g
- High cocoa flavonoid content
- High saturated fat content
Dark chocolate (85% cocoa, low sugar) has a glycemic index of 20, lower than plain High-Fiber Dark Chocolate (23). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.6.
Updated Oct 13, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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 85 percent
Dark chocolate (85% cacao, minimal added 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% cocoa, low sugar) is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 600 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 12 g |
| Natural | 7 g |
| Added | 5 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
| Soluble | 3 g |
| Insoluble | 8 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Fat | 52 g |
| Saturated | 30 g |
| Unsaturated | 22 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High cocoa flavonoid content
- Low glycemic index and load
- Good fiber content
- High saturated fat content
- Moderate processing
- Contains added sugar
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Dark chocolate (85% cocoa, low sugar)?
Dark chocolate (85% cocoa, low sugar) has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 4.
Is Dark chocolate (85% cocoa, low sugar) good for people with insulin resistance?
Dark chocolate (85% cocoa, low 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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