Processing Score
13.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 55 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0034000399956
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size26 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 14g Added Sugars
28%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 2.3mg
13%
Potassium 110mg
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
25 listed · 12 flagged for reviewHERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK CHOCOLATE - SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR, MILK, MOUNDS BARS - CORN SYRUP, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE [CHOCOLATE; SUGAR; MILK FAT; LECITHIN (SOY); PGPR; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; MILK], COCONUT, SUGAR, SALT; HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN; SODIUM METABISULFITE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS, KIT KAT DARK WAFER BARS - SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL OIL; PALM OIL], OF: LACTOSE (MILK); LECITHIN (SOY); PGPR; SALT; YEAST; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; BAKING SODA; MILK, YORK PEPPERMINT PATTIES - SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, COCOA INVERT SUGAR, EGG WHITES, OIL OF PEPPERMINT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Dark Chocolate Candy Assortment scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Mounds Bars - Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate, Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Lecithin (Soy)): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Salt; Hydrolyzed Milk Protein; Sodium Metabisulfite): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
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 Candy Assortment'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: Hershey'S Special Dark Chocolate - Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate [Chocolate; Sugar; Milk Fat; Lecithin (Soy); Pgpr; Vanillin, Artificial Flavor; Milk], Sugar, Kit Kat Dark Wafer Bars - Sugar, and 2 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil [Palm Kernel Oil; Palm Oil], Oil Of Peppermint.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Lactose (Milk); Lecithin (Soy); Pgpr; Salt; Yeast; Vanillin.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Artificial Flavor; Baking Soda; Milk.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
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About our scores and this content
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