Zinc: Everything You Need to Know ( What It Is, Function, Benefits, Deficiency, Sources, Toxicity and Dosage)

Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate

Surprisingly, dark chocolate offers reasonable amounts if zinc. A 100 gram bar of dark chocolate (70 to 80% dark) contains 3.3 mg of zinc which covers almost 30% of the daily value (DV) for zinc. Although dark chocolate has tons of benefits but it is also a high-calorie food, so it is better to stay cautious and not rely solely on dark chocolate as the only healthy food in your diet.