Dark chocolate

by Esther Price in Chocolate candies Barcode 0014452004141
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Dark chocolate by Esther Price provides 516 kcal per 100 g, with 54.8 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 18% more 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.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
29 g · High
Saturated fat
16.1 g · High
Sugars
54.8 g · High
Salt
1.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 piece (31 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 516 kcal 160 kcal 510
Total fat 29 g 9 g 12% 31.6 −8%
Saturated fat 16.1 g 5 g 25% 19.4 −17%
Carbohydrates 61.3 g 19 g 7% 56.5 +8%
Total sugars 54.8 g 17 g 46.4 +18%
Dietary fiber 6.5 g 2 g 7% 4.5 +45%
Protein 6.5 g 2 g 4% 6.5
Salt 1.4 g 0.4 g 0.3 +363%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7351 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 higher 49%
Sugars higher 25%
Salt higher 2%
Saturated fat lower 37%
Protein top 41%
Fiber top 23%

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

Ingredients

Dark chocolate: (sugar, chocolate processed w/alkali, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin an emulsifier, vanillin an artificial flavor, natural flavors), sugar, corn syrup, cream, evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, salt, sea salt.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Product details

Serving size
1 piece (31 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0014452004141

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate contains 516 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (1 piece (31 g)).

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate has 54.8 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. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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