Dark chocolate

by Brookside in Snacks Barcode 0068437389105
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Dark chocolate by Brookside provides 425 kcal per 100 g, with 60 g of sugars and 2.5 g of protein. That is 220% 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 Snacks category. Contains: milk, nuts, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
20 g · High
Saturated fat
12.5 g · High
Sugars
60 g · High
Salt
0.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1.4 onz (40 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 425 kcal 170 kcal 453 −6%
Total fat 20 g 8 g 10% 25.3 −21%
Saturated fat 12.5 g 5 g 25% 6.8 +85%
Carbohydrates 70 g 28 g 10% 48.9 +43%
Total sugars 60 g 24 g 18.8 +220%
Added sugars 53.2 g 21.3 g 43% 8.8 +505%
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 1 g 4% 6.7 −63%
Protein 2.5 g 1 g 2% 13.3 −81%
Salt 0.3 g 0.1 g 1.1 −71%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35657 Snacks products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2019. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other snacks

Calories lower 34%
Sugars higher 6%
Salt lower 33%
Saturated fat higher 16%
Protein top 91%
Fiber top 83%

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

Ingredients

Dark chocolate [sugar; chocolate; cocoa butter; milk fat; cocoa processed with alkali; lecithin (soy); milk; salt; natural vanilla flavor]; sugar; deionized apple juice concentrate; corn syrup; fruit juice concentrate [merlot grape juice concentrate; cranberry juice concentrate; black currant juice concentrate; lemon juice concentrate]; maltodextrin; natural flavor; pectin; malic acid; confectioner's glaze; canola oil; sodium citrate; baking soda; dextrose; citric acid; ascorbic acid.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
MilkNutsSoybeans

Additives 9

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
1.4 onz (40 g)
Sold in
France, United States
Barcode
0068437389105

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate contains 425 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1.4 onz (40 g)).

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate has 60 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, Nuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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