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Lindt 100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate

Name: 100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate
Brand: Lindt

50 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence

Why it scores 79

Lindt 100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 9 points Saturated fat 30 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
minus 3 points Energy 560 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate

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Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]

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Nutrition per 100 g

Saturated fat 30 g / 100 g minus 9 points

Strong Very high in saturated fat. [2]
Energy 560 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points

Info A good source of protein. [3]

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TOTAL 79Good

100 − 18 = 82 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

Serving: 1 bar (50 g)

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

CHOCOLATE, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA BUTTER

May contain: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy

Always check the package: recipes change.

Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

who.int
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

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Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

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