Dipped in chocolate fondue
Chocolate fondue is a communal dessert where bite-sized pieces of fruit, cake, or marshmallows are dipped into a pot of melted chocolate. The chocolate base is typically made from high-quality chocolate combined with heavy cream, and sometimes a splash of liqueur or vanilla. Originating in Switzerland, it has become a popular social dessert enjoyed worldwide.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in fat and sugar, providing a significant amount of calories from the chocolate and cream. It offers some calcium and antioxidants from the cocoa, but is best enjoyed as an occasional treat due to its high caloric density.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 serving (150 g) of chocolate fondue with dippers · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The communal aspect of fondue, where everyone shares from a single pot, makes it a highly social and interactive dining experience. Nutritionally, dark chocolate can provide beneficial antioxidants, though this is often offset by the high sugar and fat content of the fondue mixture.
