Dark Chocolate
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Dark Chocolate by Cadbury Bournville scores 6/10 for Heart Health based on high saturated fat raises ldl.
Dark Chocolate by Cadbury Bournville provides 524 calories, 4.0g protein, 28.0g fat, and 59.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.8g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 5.9g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (57.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (17.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Dark Chocolate by Cadbury Bournville sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 524 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 524 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 57.0g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.9g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 17.5g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 57.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 17.5g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Dark Chocolate doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chocolate category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, vegetable fats (palm, shea), emulsifier (soya lecithin), may contain nuts, wheat,