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Dark Cooking Chocolate
Dark Cooking Chocolate by Tesco provides 538 kcal per 100 g, with 43.7 g of sugars and 7.2 g of protein. That is 49% 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 Dark chocolates category. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 50 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 538 kcal | 269 kcal | 554 | |
| Total fat | 31.5 g | 15.8 g | 20% | 40.1 −22% |
| Saturated fat | 19.2 g | 9.6 g | 48% | 24 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 54.3 g | 27.2 g | 10% | 37 +47% |
| Total sugars | 43.7 g | 21.9 g | 29.2 +49% | |
| Added sugars | 18.4 g | 9.2 g | 18% | 21.6 −15% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.4 g | 2.2 g | 8% | 9.4 −53% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 3.6 g | 7% | 8 −10% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.1 −56% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6178 Dark chocolates products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other dark chocolates
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Milk Fat, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins). Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa solids 54% minimum.
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 50 g
- Labels & certifications
- Rainforest AllianceRainforest Alliance Cocoa
- Sold in
- France, United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5018374352910
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dark Cooking Chocolate?
Dark Cooking Chocolate contains 538 kcal per 100 g and about 269 kcal per serving (50 g).
How much sugar is in Dark Cooking Chocolate?
Dark Cooking Chocolate has 43.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Dark Cooking 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 Cooking Chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Dark Cooking Chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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