Dark Chocolate, 60% Cocoa
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Dark Chocolate, 60% Cocoa by Green & Black's scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Dark Chocolate, 60% Cocoa by Green & Black's provides 557 calories, 7.4g protein, 37.0g fat, and 44.5g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.3g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 8.3g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (38.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (22.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Dark Chocolate, 60% Cocoa by Green & Black's sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 557 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 557 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 7.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 38.0g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Fiber: 8.3g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 22.0g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 38.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 22.0g 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 Dark Chocolate, 60% Cocoa 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
Cocoa mass #, raw cane sugar #, cocoa butter #, emulsifier (SOYA lecithin #), Natural orange cinnamon flavouring with other natural flavourings, vanilla extract #.# =Certified Organic ORGANIC CHOCOLATE: MINIMUM COCOA SOLIDS 60% Cocoa, Sugar, Vanilla: traded in compliance with Fairtrade Standards, total 99%. Visit www.info.fairtrade.netFairtrade means fairer trading conditions and opportunities for producers in developing countries to invest in their businesses and communities for a sustainable future. MAY CONTAIN NUTS, MILK.