Cook’s dark chocolate

by Waitrose in Dark chocolates Barcode 5000169599969
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Cook’s dark chocolate by Waitrose provides 547 kcal per 100 g, with 24.4 g of sugars and 10.6 g of protein. That is 17% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dark chocolates category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
39.1 g · High
Saturated fat
22.8 g · High
Sugars
24.4 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 547 kcal 554
Total fat 39.1 g 40.1
Saturated fat 22.8 g 24 −5%
Carbohydrates 30 g 37 −19%
Total sugars 24.4 g 29.2 −17%
Added sugars 12.2 g 21.6 −43%
Dietary fiber 16.1 g 9.4 +72%
Protein 10.6 g 8 +32%
Salt 0 g 0.1 −82%

Category average across 6168 Dark chocolates products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other dark chocolates

Calories lower 38%
Sugars lower 32%
Salt lower 40%
Saturated fat lower 39%
Protein top 13%
Fiber top 9%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cocoa mass, sugar, alkalised low-fat cocoa powder, emulsifier: lecithins.

Palm oil free

Additives 1

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Labels & certifications
Fair tradeFairtrade International
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169599969

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cook’s dark chocolate?

Cook’s dark chocolate contains 547 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Cook’s dark chocolate?

Cook’s dark chocolate has 24.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cook’s dark 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.

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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