DOES DARK CHOCOLATE CONTAIN IRON? A REVIEW BY NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS

Expert opinion from Kelsey Masso

Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management /Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition · 2 years of experience · USA

Yes, dark chocolate does contain iron. Dark chocolate is a good source of minerals, including iron. Iron is important for carrying oxygen in the blood and for maintaining a healthy immune system. A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of dark chocolate contains 3.4 milligrams of iron.

Expert opinion from Georgios Christos Bakolas

Master Science in Sport Nutrition · 3 years of experience · UK

Dark chocolate is an amazing source of iron. That derives from the fact that only a small portion of dark chocolate (28 grams) contains 3.4 mg of iron, which is 19% of the daily recommendations for adults.

Expert opinion from Shirin Malek

Masters of Science in Nutritional Science and Didactic Program in Dietetics · 10 years of experience · Canada

Dark chocolates can be a good source of iron. About 30 gram of dark chocolate with 70 to 85% cacao solids has 3.4 mg of iron.

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