Dark chocolates

Lindt Dark Chocolate

3.5 oz (100 g)

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence

High in saturated fat
Contains added sugars
No additives
Seed-oil free

Why it scores 54

Lindt Dark Chocolate scores 54 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
minus 9 points Saturated fat 26.7 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

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

Better chocolate bars

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

The Receipt

Dark Chocolate

START100

Ingredients

Sugar minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient) minus 7.5 points

Strong Contains added sugar. [1]

subtotal−27.5

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

Sugars 13.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points

Strong High in sugar. [1]
Saturated fat 26.7 g / 100 g minus 9 points

Strong Very high in saturated fat. [5]
Energy 567 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
Fiber 13.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points

Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
Protein 13.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points

Info A good source of protein. [2]

subtotal−11

TOTAL 54Okay

100 − 46.5 = 53.5 → 54

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	567 kcal
Fat	46.7 g
Saturated fat	26.7 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	36.7 g
Sugars	13.3 g
Added sugars	13.3 g
Fiber	13.3 g
Protein	13.3 g
Salt	0.1 g

Serving: 3 pieces (30 g)

Ingredients

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

Label text, as published

CHOCOLATE, COCOA POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, DEMERARA SUGAR, BOURBON VANILLA BEANS, DARK CHOCOLATE CONTAINS: COCOA SOLIDS: 85% MIN.

Allergens and diets

May contain: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Soy

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Aluminium, Cardboard

Context only: no points in v1.

Sources

Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

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.”

cdn.realfood.gov
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

efsa.europa.eu
Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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
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)”

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

Score

Why it scores 54

Better chocolate bars

Nutrition per 100 g

Ingredients

Allergens and diets

Packaging

More dark chocolates on GoodSwap

More from Lindt

Sources