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Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate by Ghirardelli provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 32.5 g of sugars and 7.5 g of protein. That is 73% 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
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (40 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 500 kcal | 200 kcal | 453 +10% | |
| Total fat | 37.5 g | 15 g | 19% | 25.3 +48% |
| Saturated fat | 15 g | 6 g | 30% | 6.8 +122% |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g | 20 g | 7% | 48.9 |
| Total sugars | 32.5 g | 13 g | 18.8 +73% | |
| Added sugars | 33.4 g | 13.3 g | 27% | 8.8 +279% |
| Dietary fiber | 5 g | 2 g | 7% | 6.7 −26% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 3 g | 6% | 13.3 −44% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.3 g | 1.1 −20% |
*% 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 July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla), cashews, sea salt, tapioca syrup, tapioca dextrin, confectioner's glaze.
- Allergens
- MilkNutsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1/4 cup (40 g)
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 0747599323843
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 200 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (40 g)).
How much sugar is in Dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate has 32.5 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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