Dark chocolate

in Chocolate candies Barcode 0008725070131
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Dark chocolate provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 3.3 g of protein. That is 14% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chocolate candies category. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
16.7 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
11.7 g · High
Sugars
40 g · High
Salt
1.1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 pc. (30 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 400 kcal 120 kcal 510 −22%
Total fat 16.7 g 5 g 6% 31.5 −47%
Saturated fat 11.7 g 3.5 g 18% 19.4 −40%
Carbohydrates 56.7 g 17 g 6% 56.5
Total sugars 40 g 12 g 46.4 −14%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 4.5 −100%
Protein 3.3 g 1 g 2% 6.5 −49%
Salt 1.1 g 0.3 g 0.3 +265%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7377 Chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other chocolate candies

Calories lower 5%
Sugars lower 25%
Salt higher 3%
Saturated fat lower 15%
Protein top 87%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Caramel (corn syrup, sugar, evaporated milk [milk, dipotassium phosphate & carrageenan {stabilizers}, vitamin d3], whipping cream [cream, carrageenan], salted butter [sweet cream, salt], pumpkin puree, pumpkin powder [pumpkin, maltodextrin, corn flour], cinnamon, salt, dried ginger, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla, nutmeg, allspice), dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, anhydrous milk fat, soy lecithin, vanilla), sea salt, confectionery coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, whey powder, nonfat milk powder, soy lecithin, vanilla).

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 5

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Serving size
2 pc. (30 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0008725070131

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (2 pc. (30 g)).

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Dark chocolate healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (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.

Is Dark chocolate vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Dark chocolate contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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