Verdict
Surprise: per 100 g, 70% dark chocolate has more calories than milk chocolate (598 vs 535 kcal), because it has more cocoa butter (42.6 g of fat vs 29.7 g). Where it wins is sugar — about half of milk chocolate's — and fiber (10.9 g vs 3.4 g). So dark chocolate isn't a free pass; it just gives you more cocoa and less sugar for the same calories.
When to choose Dark chocolate 70%
- You want a sweet with less sugar and more cocoa.
- A little satisfies you — the intense flavor makes it easier to stop at 2 squares.
When to choose Milk chocolate
- Only the portion matters to you: in the same 2 squares, milk chocolate is even slightly lower in calories (134 vs 150 kcal).
- It's an occasional treat and you prefer the taste — it fits any diet in the right portion.
Values per 100 g of ready-to-eat food, from the Brazilian Food Composition Table (TACO) and USDA FoodData Central. They vary by brand, cut and preparation. Educational estimates, not individual nutrition advice.