Common questions

Is Dark Chocolate healthy?

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 cocoa mass, which is rich in antioxidants and minimally processed.

How processed is Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dark Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter 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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Name: Dark Chocolate
Brand: Tesco Finest

Tesco Finest

Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Tesco

Category Chocolate

Summary

This dark chocolate contains beneficial cocoa mass, which is rich in antioxidants and minimally processed. However, the presence of refined sugar, which is highly processed and linked to health issues such as obesity and diabetes, impacts its healthiness. Additionally, the product's high processing level limits its score, despite the absence of seed oils or artificial additives.

Key ingredients 4

Cocoa Mass

Very Good

Cocoa mass is rich in antioxidants and natural compounds that can support overall well-being.

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Cocoa Butter

Good

Cocoa butter provides healthy fats that can support skin health and energy levels.

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Flavouring

Neutral

Flavoring enhances taste but does not significantly impact nutritional value or health.

Sugar

Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and blood sugar spikes if consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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