Carbon footprint of Dark Chocolate
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1 serving = 2.30 kg CO2e (?)
This equals approximately:
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0.5 servings of 10g protein Beef (beef herd)
(Proteins) 🍌 2.6 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 5.0 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 14.0 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 14.8 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 21.2 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🚲 29.7 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 48.4 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 63.9 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 64.8 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 605.3 queries using ChatGPT
(AI)
(Proteins) 🍌 2.6 kilograms Bananas
(Fruits) ✈️ 5.0 kilometers flight
(Transport) 🚗 14.0 kilometers driving a petrol car
(Cars) 🚶 14.8 kilometers walking
(Transport) 🚌 21.2 kilometers traveling by bus
(Transport) 🚲 29.7 kilometers cycling
(Transport) 🔌 48.4 kilometers driving an electric car
(Cars) 📺 63.9 hours streaming video
(Streaming) 🚂 64.8 kilometers traveling by train
(Transport) 🤖 605.3 queries using ChatGPT
(AI)
Can I offset this?
While carbon offsetting is an option, it's generally better to choose more sustainable alternatives when available. Offsetting should be your last resort after reducing emissions.
Footprints
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Chocolate | 2.30 | serving |
Related Activities
| Option | CO2 (kg) | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee (Coffee) | 0.40 | serving |
Sources
Reducing food's environmental impacts through producers and consumers. J. Poore and T. Nemecek, Science 2018.
Retrieved: 5 February 2025