Dark Chocolate

Common questions

Is Dark Chocolate healthy?

Dark Chocolate scores 75/100 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 cocoa liquor and cocoa butter, which provide antioxidants and healthy fats.

How processed is Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Dark Chocolate's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cocoa Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla count 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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Dark Chocolate

Fin Carré
75 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Lesieur Crystal
Category Chocolate
Summary

This dark chocolate contains beneficial ingredients like cocoa liquor and cocoa butter, which provide antioxidants and healthy fats. However, it also includes a high amount of refined sugar, which can contribute to health issues such as weight gain and metabolic diseases. The presence of soy lecithin as an emulsifier adds to its processing level, limiting its score despite the presence of some beneficial components.

Key ingredients 5

Cocoa Liquor
Very Good

Cocoa liquor 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 enhances the smooth texture of the chocolate, making it a positive ingredient.

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Vanilla
Good

Vanilla adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to health issues if consumed excessively, which is why it's considered harmful.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that may contain genetically modified soy, which some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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