Special Dark
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Special Dark by Hershey's scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Special Dark by Hershey's provides 467 calories, 6.7g protein, 30.0g fat, and 0.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g 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.
- ✓Good fiber content at 6.7g 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 (53.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (20.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Special Dark by Hershey's sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 467 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 467 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 6.7g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 53.3g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Fiber: 6.7g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 20.0g 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 53.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 20.0g 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 Special Dark 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
SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR.