Extra Dark Chocolate vs 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
Overall, Extra Dark Chocolate has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Extra Dark Chocolate
60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Extra Dark Chocolate | 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocol... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 569 kcal | 533 kcal |
| Fat | 32.9 g | 40 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.7 g | 23.3 g |
| Sugars | 36.7 g | 40 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Additives | 0 | 2 |
| Allergens | None listed | Milk, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Extra Dark Chocolate has 18% less fat (32.9 g vs 40 g).
- Extra Dark Chocolate has 16% less saturated fat (19.7 g vs 23.3 g).
- 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips has 70% more fiber (6.7 g vs 2 g).
- Extra Dark Chocolate has 53% more protein (7.1 g vs 3.3 g).
- Extra Dark Chocolate is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips lists: Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Extra Dark Chocolate
Cacao beans‡, sugar, sunflower lecithin and vanilla.
60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
Unsweetened chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, vanilla extract.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Extra Dark Chocolate or 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips?
Overall, Extra Dark Chocolate has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips has fewer calories: 533 kcal versus 569 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Extra Dark Chocolate has less sugar: 36.7 g versus 40 g per 100 g.