Dark Chocolate (85% Cocoa Solids)

Desserts · Chocolate

TLDRLast updated 6 October 2026

Dark chocolate, 85% cocoa: the recorded FODMAP references are 25 g low, 325 g moderate, 409 g high.

Serving sizes for dark chocolate (85% cocoa solids)

Dark chocolate, 85% cocoa: 25 g low, 325 g moderate, 409 g high. Use the stated preparation and unit; intermediate amounts are not separately verified.

Low

25 gabout 5 squares

FructoseLow

LactoseLow

FructansLow

GOSLow

SorbitolLow

MannitolLow

Reference portions

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Reference portions for Dark Chocolate (85% Cocoa Solids) and their FODMAP ratings
Serving	Amount	FODMAP rating
5 squares
65 squares
81.8 squares

Is dark chocolate (85% cocoa solids) low FODMAP?

These references apply to dark chocolate, 85% cocoa. They describe individual reference portions, not exact transition cutoffs or a personal tolerance limit. Compare Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate (55-69% cocoa), Milk Chocolate. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

Dark Chocolate (85% Cocoa Solids) and IBS: what to know

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Gut-friendly ways to eat dark chocolate (85% cocoa solids)

Match the named preparation and weigh the amount used. For a shared recipe, divide the ingredient total by the number of equal portions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the low FODMAP portion for dark chocolate (85% cocoa solids)?

The low reference is 25 g. The full references are 25 g low, 325 g moderate, 409 g high.

Can another preparation use these portions?

Compare Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate (55-69% cocoa), Milk Chocolate. Each guide describes its own preparation; a related food is not automatically a like-for-like substitute.

How should I measure this food?

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Sources and editorial notes

Monash: label reading and FODMAPs
Ingredient-label background only; not proof of a product-specific portion.

Published and maintained by Gut Friendly. This guide has not been independently reviewed by a dietitian. Serving information comes from our food catalogue. Where references are listed, they explain the research and preparation differences. Check the original source for current portions.

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