Dark Chocolate Sauce
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
723175599680
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size39 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 115mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
8 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, EVAPORATED MILK (MILK, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, VITAMIN D3), LIGHT CORN SYRUP (VANILLA EXTRACT 15% DEXTROSE), CARAMEL (SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP), UNSWEET CHOCOLATE, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM (MILK)), SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT (VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES IN WATER AND ALCOHOL (41%)).
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Dark Chocolate Sauce scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Light Corn Syrup (Vanilla Extract 15% Dextrose)): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Fruit Products (Unsweet Chocolate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 40% of the 5,060 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 Sauce'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: Sugar, Caramel (Sugar, Glucose Syrup).
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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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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