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Lindt Dark Chocolate
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Dark chocolates

Lindt Dark Chocolate

3.5 oz (100 g)

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 62

Lindt Dark Chocolate scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Saturated fat 33.3 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
  3. 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.

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The Receipt

Dark Chocolate

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 33.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [5]
  • Energy 667 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 16.7 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 13.3 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−10
TOTAL 62Good

100 − 38 = 62

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]

GTIN 00037466042695 · 2026-10-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy667 kcal
Fat53.3 g
Saturated fat33.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates30 g
Sugars6.7 g
Added sugars6.7 g
Fiber16.7 g
Protein13.3 g
Salt0 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 BUTTER, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SUGAR.

Allergens and diets

May contain: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 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

  6. 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