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Dark chocolate

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NOVA 3

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Dark chocolate by Sainsbury's

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Dark chocolate

by Sainsbury's in Dark chocolates Barcode 01762952
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
e
Environmental impact estimate

Dark chocolate by Sainsbury's provides 552 kcal per 100 g, with 42.8 g of sugars and 7.2 g of protein. That is 46% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Dark chocolates category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
34.8 g · High
Saturated fat
21.6 g · High
Sugars
42.8 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 pieces (25 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 552 kcal 138 kcal 554
Total fat 34.8 g 8.7 g 11% 40.1 −13%
Saturated fat 21.6 g 5.4 g 27% 24 −10%
Carbohydrates 48 g 12 g 4% 37 +30%
Total sugars 42.8 g 10.7 g 29.2 +46%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 21.6 −100%
Dietary fiber 12.8 g 3.2 g 11% 9.4 +37%
Protein 7.2 g 1.8 g 4% 8 −10%
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.1 −82%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6183 Dark chocolates products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other dark chocolates

Calories lower 43%
Sugars higher 23%
Salt lower 40%
Saturated fat lower 33%
Protein top 61%
Fiber top 22%

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

Ingredients

Dark chocolate

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Product details

Serving size
4 pieces (25 g)
Labels & certifications
VegetarianRainforest Alliance
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
01762952

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate contains 552 kcal per 100 g and about 138 kcal per serving (4 pieces (25 g)).

How much sugar is in Dark chocolate?

Dark chocolate has 42.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Dark chocolate healthy?

It is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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