In a message dated 6/7/03 6:13:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Yes, except that the sugar is probably sucrose, versus
> the mostly fructose in fruits, and sucrose has a much
> higher glycemic index than fructose.
>
 This may be true, but eating a small portion of 70% or higher chocolate is
not the same thing as eating pure sucrose.  You are also getting beneficial
fat, some protein and fiber plus tons of antioxidants.

Speaking of glycemic index:
70% dark chocolate has a glycemic index of 22
Cherries: 23
Peaches 30
Plums 25