Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa

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Is Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa healthy?

Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa 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 a high percentage of cocoa solids, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content and minimal processing.

How processed is Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa?

Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder count in its favor; Sugar, 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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Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa

Heidi
68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa solids, which are beneficial due to their antioxidant content and minimal processing. However, the presence of refined sugar, even in small amounts, detracts from its nutritional profile. Additionally, the product is classified as ultra-processed due to the inclusion of emulsifiers and natural flavoring, which limits its overall health score despite the high cocoa content.

Key ingredients 6

Cocoa Mass
Good

Cocoa mass is rich in antioxidants and provides the deep chocolate flavor, making it a beneficial ingredient.

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Cocoa Butter
Good

Cocoa butter contains healthy fats and contributes to the smooth texture of the chocolate.

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Cocoa Powder
Good

Cocoa powder is high in antioxidants and adds intense chocolate flavor without added sugars.

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Natural Vanilla Flavoring
Neutral

Natural vanilla flavoring enhances taste and aroma, providing a pleasant chocolate experience.

Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake and reduced nutritional value.

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Lecithin
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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