Intense Dark 72% cacao
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Intense Dark 72% cacao by Ghirardelli Chocolate scores 6/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Intense Dark 72% cacao by Ghirardelli Chocolate provides 531 calories, 6.3g protein, 46.9g fat, and 43.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g of protein per 100 calories. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (25.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (28.1g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Intense Dark 72% cacao by Ghirardelli Chocolate sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 531 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 531 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 6.2g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 25.0g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 28.1g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 25.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 28.1g 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 Intense Dark 72% cacao doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chocolate category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Unsweetened chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla extract, soy lecithin