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Is it OK to eat dark chocolate if you have diabetes? Get the facts here. 

Serving size: 1 oz, 70-85% cacao (28 g)

Carbs: 13 g 

Calories: 170

Glycemic index: unavailable*

Glycemic load: unavailable*

Great news for chocolate lovers: Dark chocolate is a go! Sure, it has to be consumed moderately, in reasonable portions. Chock-full of antioxidants, heart-healthy flavonols (which are lost in chocolate that’s highly processed, like milk chocolate) and potassium (203 milligrams per ounce), it might be the most decadent way to improve insulin sensitivity and blood pressure and reduce risk for cardiovascular disease. Completely unsweetened dark chocolate is extremely bitter, but try to develop a taste for brands with minimal added sugar. And enjoy your chocolate dose in place of — rather than in addition to — other splurges.

Quick tip: A higher percentage of cacao (ideally 60% or higher) means less sugar, so aim for the highest percentage that caters to your liking. And don’t overdo it! Even this healthier chocolate should still be treated as a treat.

*Hasn't been analyzed but does contain carbs.

Published on January 16, 2015.

— by Katie Lewin and Katherine Solem