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Is Dark chocolate keto?

Dark chocolate is not keto: it has ~13 g of net carbs per 40 g (approx. 1/3 bar), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

13 g

per 40 g (approx. 1/3 bar)

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

Dark chocolate contains 13.2 g of net carbs per serving, which is too high for a keto diet.

Nutrition facts for dark chocolate

16.8 g
Fat
2.8 g
Protein
4.8 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate has ~18 g of carbs and ~13 g of net carbs per 40 g (approx. 1/3 bar) (total carbs minus 4 g of fiber).

Why dark chocolate is not keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; dark chocolate has 13 g per 40 g (approx. 1/3 bar) (18 g total − 4 g of fiber).

How much dark chocolate can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~15 g of dark chocolate.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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