Calories in 8 Oz of Semisweet Chocolate

8 oz of semisweet chocolate (227 g) has 1089 calories. That is 54% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 9.5 g of protein, 68 g of fat and 145 g of carbohydrates, a split of 3% protein, 50% fat and 47% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of semisweet chocolate has 816 calories. Burning 1089 calories takes about 194 minutes of brisk walking or 88 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Semisweet Chocolate Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

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1089cal

in 8 oz of semisweet chocolate (227 g)

Protein9.5 g3% of calories

Fat68 g50% of calories

Carbs145 g47% of calories

54% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Semisweet Chocolate calories by serving size

Common amounts of semisweet chocolate (plain) with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	240	2.1 g	15 g	32 g
1/2 cup	91 g	437	3.8 g	27 g	58 g
100g	100 g	480	4.2 g	30 g	64 g
4 oz	113 g	544	4.8 g	34 g	72 g
1 cup	182 g	874	7.6 g	55 g	116 g
200g	200 g	960	8.4 g	60 g	128 g
8 oz	227 g	1089	9.5 g	68 g	145 g

8 oz of semisweet chocolate, by cooking fat

The fat used in the pan changes the total. Same amount, cooked 2 ways.

Plain1089

Butter1082

Semisweet Chocolate vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other sweets and desserts.

White Chocolate539

Milk Chocolate535

Sweet Chocolate507

Bar Cookie with Chocolate492

Semisweet Chocolate480

Peanut Butter Cookie with Chocolate475

Liquid Unsweetened Baking Chocolate472

Semisweet Chocolate: common questions

How many calories are in 8 oz of semisweet chocolate?

8 oz of semisweet chocolate weighs about 227 g and has 1089 calories.

How much protein is in 8 oz of semisweet chocolate?

8 oz of semisweet chocolate has 9.5 g of protein, which is 19% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 8 oz of semisweet chocolate?

8 oz of semisweet chocolate has 145 g of carbohydrates, including 13 g of fiber and 124 g of sugars.

More about semisweet chocolate

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID Plain: 167976, Butter: 169690. Original description: Candies, semisweet chocolate. Portion weights are USDA household measures.