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Special dark mildly sweet chocolate
Special dark mildly sweet chocolate by Hershey’s provides 462 kcal per 100 g, with 53.8 g of sugars and 3.9 g of protein. That is 84% 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: 3 pieces (26 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 462 kcal | 120 kcal | 554 −17% | |
| Total fat | 30.8 g | 8 g | 10% | 40.1 −23% |
| Saturated fat | 19.2 g | 5 g | 25% | 24 −20% |
| Carbohydrates | 61.5 g | 16 g | 6% | 37 +66% |
| Total sugars | 53.8 g | 14 g | 29.2 +84% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 53.8 g | 14 g | 28% | 21.6 +149% |
| Dietary fiber | 7.7 g | 2 g | 7% | 9.4 −18% |
| Protein | 3.9 g | 1 g | 2% | 8 −52% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.1 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6171 Dark chocolates products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from June 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other dark chocolates
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
- May contain traces
- MilkNutsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 3 pieces (26 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0034000195411
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Special dark mildly sweet chocolate?
Special dark mildly sweet chocolate contains 462 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (3 pieces (26 g)).
How much sugar is in Special dark mildly sweet chocolate?
Special dark mildly sweet chocolate has 53.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Special dark mildly sweet 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 Special dark mildly sweet chocolate vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Special dark mildly sweet chocolate contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated December 20, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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