Dark chocolates
365 Whole Foods Market Dark Chocolate Baking Chunks
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 39
365 Whole Foods Market Dark Chocolate Baking Chunks scores 39 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 33.3 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better baking chips
-
Dark chocolate chips Pascha · 8.0 oz/227 g Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Organic Unsweetened 100% Dark Chocolate Baking Chips Pascha Chocolate · 8.8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Dark Chocolate Chips Trader Joe's · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Cacao unsweetened chocolate premium baking bar Ghirardelli · 4 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
100% Cocoa Unsweetened Chocolate Lindt · 50 g Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 40 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Dark Chocolate Baking Chunks
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 33.3 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Saturated fat 23.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 467 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 13.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 61.5 = 38.5 → 39
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 467 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 40 g |
| Saturated fat | 23.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53.3 g |
| Sugars | 33.3 g |
| Added sugars | 33.3 g |
| Fiber | 13.3 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (15 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CHOCOLATE LIQUOR*, SUGAR*, COCOA BUTTER*, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER), VANILLA EXTRACT*. *FAIRTRADE CERTIFIED. CONTAINS SOY INGREDIENTS. MAY CONTAIN MILK.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
May contain: Milk
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More dark chocolates on GoodSwap
-
Dark Chocolate Lindt · 3.5 oz (100 g) High in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 54 out of 100 Okay -
Dark Chocolate Lindt · 3.5 oz (100 g) High in saturated fatContains added sugarsNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 62 out of 100 Good -
Intense Dark 72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Ghirardelli · 100 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
72% Cacao Dark Chocolate Godiva · 3.1 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 38 out of 100 Poor -
Organic Dark Chocolate 80% Cacao Panama Extra Dark Equal Exchange · 2.8 oz High in saturated fatContains added sugarsCertified organicNo additives Score 53 out of 100 Okay -
Orange Peel in Dark Chocolate Chocolove · 3.2 oz/90 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 10 out of 100 Bad
More from 365 Whole Foods Market
-
Organic Ground Flaxseed 365 Whole Foods Market · 14 oz/397 g Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Restaurant Style salted Tortilla Chips 365 Whole Foods Market · 14 oz Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Organic Light Mayo 365 Whole Foods Market · 11.2 fl oz/333 mL Score 42 out of 100 Okay - Organic Coconut Oil 365 Whole Foods Market · 14 fl oz/414 mL Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
Sources
-
Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“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
“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
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
-
Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
-
“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org