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Ghirardelli 100% Cocoa Dutch-Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
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Ghirardelli 100% Cocoa Dutch-Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

8 oz (227 g)

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

Ghirardelli 100% Cocoa Dutch-Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Saturated fat 8.3 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
  2. Fiber 33.3 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  3. Protein 16.7 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in 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.

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The Receipt

100% Cocoa Dutch-Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 8.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [1]
  • Energy 250 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 33.3 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 16.7 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−2
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 2 = 98 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]

GTIN 00747599406102 · 2026-04-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy250 kcal
Fat16.7 g
Saturated fat8.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates33.3 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber33.3 g
Protein16.7 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 6.0g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

COCOA- PROCESSED WITH ALKALI.

Allergens and diets

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

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Sources

  1. 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

  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. 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