Intense Dark 86% Cacao Dark Chocolate
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Intense Dark 86% Cacao Dark Chocolate by Ghirardelli scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Intense Dark 86% Cacao Dark Chocolate by Ghirardelli provides 559 calories, 3.0g protein, 19.0g fat, and 11.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.5g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Bone Health, Brain Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 4.0g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (11.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 559 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Intense Dark 86% Cacao Dark Chocolate by Ghirardelli sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 559 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556). Low protein at just 3.0g per 100g — well below the 7.3g average. Very low sugar at 4.0g per 100g — much better than the 40.7g category average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 559 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 3.0g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Fiber: 4.0g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 11.0g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those who need quick energy or aren't calorie-restricted. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 11.0g 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 86% Cacao Dark Chocolate doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for 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
Unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, sugar, milk fat, natural flavor, vanilla extract, soy lecithin.