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Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate by Waitrose provides 547 kcal per 100 g, with 37.3 g of sugars and 7 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Dark chocolates with orange category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 547 kcal | 523 +5% |
| Total fat | 38.1 g | 34.1 +12% |
| Saturated fat | 22.9 g | 20 +14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.7 g | 44.9 −14% |
| Total sugars | 37.3 g | 37.4 |
| Added sugars | 24.6 g | 26.6 −8% |
| Dietary fiber | 10.5 g | 8 +31% |
| Protein | 7 g | 6.5 +7% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 −24% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 272 Dark chocolates with orange products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other dark chocolates with orange
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, candied orange peel (7%) (orange peel, glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, dextrose, lemon juice from concentrate), emulsifier (soya lecithin), orange oil, vanilla extract. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold. May contain peanuts, milk and nuts
- Allergens
- Soybeans
- May contain traces
- MilkNutsPeanuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169671054
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate contains 547 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate?
Dark Chocolate has 37.3 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.
What allergens does Dark Chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. It may also contain traces of milk, nuts, peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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