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Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate
Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate by Sainsbury's taste the difference provides 545 kcal per 100 g, with 26.5 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dark chocolates category and comes in a 280g pack. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 280g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 545 kcal | 1,526 kcal | 554 | |
| Total fat | 39.4 g | 110.3 g | 141% | 40.1 |
| Saturated fat | 24.9 g | 69.7 g | 349% | 24 |
| Carbohydrates | 31.3 g | 87.6 g | 32% | 37 −15% |
| Total sugars | 26.5 g | 74.2 g | 29.2 −9% | |
| Added sugars | 13.3 g | 37.1 g | 74% | 21.6 −39% |
| Dietary fiber | 12.3 g | 34.4 g | 123% | 9.4 +31% |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 28.8 g | 58% | 8 +28% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.1 −47% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6168 Dark chocolates products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other dark chocolates
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavouring. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 70% minimum.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 280g
- Serving size
- 280g
- Labels & certifications
- Fair tradeFairtrade International
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 00329897
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate?
Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate contains 545 kcal per 100 g and about 1,526 kcal per serving (280g).
How much sugar is in Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate?
Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate has 26.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Belgian Dark Drinking Chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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