Dark Chocolate
Processing Score
8.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
0.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
052745728138
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size42 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
4 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCARAMEL (SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR, SKIM MILK), CORN SYRUP, SALTED BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SUGAR, PALM OIL, WATER, NATURAL PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR {PROCESSED WITH ALKALI}, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, BUTTERFAT, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), VANILLA), DARK CONFECTION (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, LACTOSE (FROM MILK), SOY LECITHIN, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), SEA SALT.
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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.
- Corn-Based SweetenersStrong UPF marker
In this product: Caramel (Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, Sugar, Skim Milk), Corn Syrup, Salted Butter (Cream, Salt), Sugar, Palm Oil, Water, Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, Salt).
HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor {Processed With Alkali}, Cocoa Butter, Milk, Butterfat, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanilla), Dark Confection (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Lactose (From Milk), Soy Lecithin, Sorbitan Tristearate, Natural Vanilla Extract).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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