Is Dark Chocolate Keto?

Unfortunately, dark chocolate (70–85% cacao) is not keto-friendly as it is too high in net carbs. It will kick you out of ketosis even in small servings.

Not Keto

• A keto diet primarily prioritizes carb restriction. Limiting your carb intake from 20g to 30g a day on a keto diet is essential to stay in ketosis.
• It would be best to avoid dark chocolate (70–85% cacao) on keto as it is too high in net carbs (45.9g of net carbs per 100g serving). 
• This will kick you out of ketosis, and you should prioritize other low-carb and high-fat food sources such as avocado.

High in Fats

• During ketosis, your body burns fat for fuel instead of carbs. High-quality dark chocolate (70–85% cacao) is rich in fats.
• However, the high-carb content counterbalances the healthy fats in dark chocolate, making it an unsuitable source of fat on keto. Your body needs to get fats from low-carb sources to burn clean fuel on ketosis.
• It would be best to get your fats from natural and low-carb sources such as MCT oil, nut butter, and extra virgin olive oil on keto.

Clean Label

• Dark chocolate is a clean label and does not contain most non-keto ingredients such as artificial sweeteners, food additives, and highly refined oils.
• Dark chocolate is also rich in antioxidants such as flavonoids, associated with health benefits such as improved brain function and reduced risk of heart disease.
• Despite these numerous perks, you cannot enjoy dark chocolate on a low-carb diet as it is too high in net carbs and will kick you out of ketosis.
• To achieve the best results, you should track the ingredients and macros in your food on keto.