Dark Chocolate

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Target diet: Vegan

Dark Chocolate · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 2 more.

  • milk
  • honey
  • Milk (allergen data)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Dark chocolatesugarchocolate liquorcocoa butterbutterfat [milksoy lecithin and vanillacookieunbleached enriched flour

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, honey, Milk (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
484 kcal
Fat
29 g
Saturated fat
16.1 g
high
Carbohydrates
61.3 g
Sugars
41.9 g
high
Fibre
6.5 g
Protein
6.5 g
Salt
0.2 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, chocolate liquor processed with alkali, cocoa butter, butterfat [milk], soy lecithin and vanilla), cookie (unbleached enriched flour, sugar, graham flour, soybean oil and/or partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, high fructose corn syrup, honey, baking soda and/or calcium phosphate, salt, artificial flavor, soy lecithin, cornstarch, high oleic canola oil, cornstarch).

Detailed analysis: why is Dark Chocolate not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Dark Chocolate is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • honey
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, chocolate liquor processed with alkali, cocoa butter, butterfat [milk], soy lecithin and vanilla), cookie (unbleached enriched flour, sugar, graham flour, soybean oil and/or partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, high fructose corn syrup, honey, baking soda and/or calcium phosphate, salt, artificial flavor, soy lecithin, cornstarch, high oleic canola oil, cornstarch).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Dark Chocolate contains 484 calories per 100g, with 6.5g of protein, 29g of fat, and 61.3g of carbohydrates (41.9g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Chocolate Vegan?

No, Dark Chocolate is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, honey, Milk (allergen data).

Does Dark Chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, chocolate liquor processed with alkali, cocoa butter, butterfat [milk], soy lecithin and vanilla), cookie (un...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate contains 484 calories per 100g, with 6.5g of protein, 61.3g of carbohydrates, and 29g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate?

Dark Chocolate lists 41.9 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark Chocolate is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Dark Chocolate on a Vegan diet?

No, Dark Chocolate is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.