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Dark Chocolate (85%) — 85% cacaoC
Fats & Oils · #12 of 15

Dark Chocolate (85%)

85% cacao · Treats

43/100C tier
Calories598
Protein7.8g
Fiber10.9g
Sodium2mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 43 out of 100, #12 of 15 fats & oils. Clean label carries the score (82/100); omega-3 drags it down (1/100).

The short version: Iron, magnesium, fiber — the treat with the best alibi in the category.

The catch: It's still candy-adjacent — the sat fat and calories demand portion discipline.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories598
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.6g55%
Saturated Fat 32.4g162%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 20mg1%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g39%
Protein 7.8g16%
Iron 11.9mg66%
Magnesium 228mg54%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 43

Clean label ×2082
Micronutrients ×1560
Low saturated fat ×2546
Healthy fats ×3020
Omega-3 ×101

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#12 of 15 in Fats & Oils. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

Head to head

Questions people ask

Is Dark Chocolate (85%) healthy?

It grades C — 43 out of 100, #12 of 15 fats & oils in our system. Iron, magnesium, fiber — the treat with the best alibi in the category.

How many calories are in Dark Chocolate (85%)?

598 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Dark Chocolate (85%) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.