Extra Dark Chocolate vs Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Overall, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Extra Dark Chocolate | Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 569 kcal | 467 kcal |
| Fat | 32.9 g | 26.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Sugars | 36.7 g | 53.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 6.7 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
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has 18% fewer calories (467 kcal vs 569 kcal).
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has 19% less fat (26.7 g vs 32.9 g).
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has 15% less saturated fat (16.7 g vs 19.7 g).
- Extra Dark Chocolate has 31% less sugar (36.7 g vs 53.3 g).
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has 70% more fiber (6.7 g vs 2 g).
- Extra Dark Chocolate is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips lists: Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Extra Dark Chocolate
Cacao beans‡, sugar, sunflower lecithin and vanilla.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, soy lecithin, vanilla extract
FAQ
Which is healthier: Extra Dark Chocolate or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips?
Overall, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 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?
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has fewer calories: 467 kcal versus 569 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Extra Dark Chocolate has less sugar: 36.7 g versus 53.3 g per 100 g.