Dark Chocolate

Processing Score

12.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

—/10No Data

The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including artificial colors, corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

041420113116

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size39 g

Amount per serving

Calories

180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g

13%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 24g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 20g

Protein 3g

Calcium 40mg

Iron 0.7mg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

13 listed · 8 flagged for review

SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA), SUGAR, ALMONDS, ACACIA (GUM ARABIC), TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], CORN SYRUP CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE (SHELLAC), CARNAUBA WAX, PEPPERMINT OIL, MICA, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Dark Chocolate scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Confectioner'S Glaze (Shellac)): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Other Additives (Carnauba Wax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Dark Chocolate's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide [Color].

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peppermint Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

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