72% Dark Chocolate Bar

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Is 72% Dark Chocolate Bar healthy?

72% Dark Chocolate Bar scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate bar contains beneficial ingredients like dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and supports heart health.

How processed is 72% Dark Chocolate Bar?

72% Dark Chocolate Bar is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 72% Dark Chocolate Bar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Butter counts in its favor; Sugar, Soy Lecithin are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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72% Dark Chocolate Bar

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Wakefern Food Corporation
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate bar contains beneficial ingredients like dark chocolate, which is rich in antioxidants and supports heart health. However, it also includes refined sugar, which can contribute to weight gain and metabolic diseases, and soy lecithin, a processed emulsifier that may cause allergic reactions. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of some healthy components.

Key ingredients 6

Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter provides smoothness and flavor to the chocolate and contains healthy fats, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Dark Chocolate
Neutral

Dark chocolate is a primary ingredient that provides flavor and texture without inherently being good or bad, making it neutral in overall impact.

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Chocolate Liquor
Neutral

Chocolate liquor is a core component of chocolate, contributing to its richness, but it is neutral in terms of health impact.

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Vanilla Flavor
Neutral

Vanilla flavor enhances the aroma and taste of the chocolate without significant health implications, making it neutral.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes, which is why it is considered harmful.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier but may be a concern for some consumers due to potential allergens or GMO sources.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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