72% Cocoa Swiss Dark Chocolate

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Is 72% Cocoa Swiss Dark Chocolate healthy?

72% Cocoa Swiss Dark Chocolate scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This dark chocolate contains beneficial ingredients like chocolate liquor and cocoa, which are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, promoting cardiovascular health.

How processed is 72% Cocoa Swiss Dark Chocolate?

72% Cocoa Swiss Dark Chocolate is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 72% Cocoa Swiss Dark Chocolate's score?

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

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72% Cocoa Swiss Dark Chocolate

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68 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Sobeys Inc.
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate contains beneficial ingredients like chocolate liquor and cocoa, which are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, promoting cardiovascular health. However, the presence of refined sugar, which contributes to empty calorie intake and potential health risks, lowers its nutritional profile. Despite the high cocoa content, the product is considered ultra-processed, which limits its overall health score.

Key ingredients 5

Cocoa butter
Good

Cocoa butter contains healthy fats that can support skin health and provide a smooth texture to the chocolate.

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Cocoa
Good

Cocoa is rich in antioxidants and beneficial compounds that can support overall health when consumed in moderation.

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Chocolate liquor
Neutral

Chocolate liquor is a core component of chocolate that provides the rich cocoa flavor without added sugars, making it a neutral ingredient in terms of health impact.

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Natural flavour
Neutral

Natural flavour is used to enhance taste without artificial additives, making it a neutral ingredient in terms of health impact.

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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 less healthy.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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