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Is Dark Chocolate (90% Cacao) keto?

Dark Chocolate (90% Cacao), is it keto?
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Keto-friendly

Yes, 90% dark chocolate has about 4g net carbs per ounce, one of the most keto-friendly chocolates.

92/100
KarbZilla Keto Score
Excellent for keto
Fits a keto day: About 5 servings
Macro split
77% fat6% protein17% carbs
Net carbs
4g
Protein
3g
Fat
16g
Calories
170

Values per 28g, referenced from USDA FoodData Central. Reviewed by the KarbZilla team · how we score

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The higher the cacao percentage, the lower the sugar and the more keto-friendly the chocolate.

Keto guide

  • 90%+ cacao: best, around 4g net carbs per ounce
  • 85% cacao: still good, slightly higher
  • Below 70%: too sugary for keto

A square or two satisfies a chocolate craving cleanly.

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