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Moser Roth 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
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Moser Roth 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate

125 g

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 41

Moser Roth 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate scores 41 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  3. Saturated fat 28 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong

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

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The Receipt

85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient)
    Strong Contains added sugar. [1]
  • Soy lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−30

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [4]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 12 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 28 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [5]
  • Energy 640 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 12 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 12 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 41Okay

100 − 59 = 41

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 04099100018103 · 2026-04-27

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy640 kcal
Fat48 g
Saturated fat28 g
Carbohydrates36 g
Sugars12 g
Added sugars12 g
Fiber12 g
Protein12 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 1 bar (25 g)

Ingredients

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

semisweet chocolate (chocolate, cocoa butter, sugar, cocoa processed with alkali, soy lecithin, vanilla powder), contains: soy, may contain: milk, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, coconut and other tree nuts, cocoa fairtrade cocoa may be mixed with non-certified s fairtrade cocoa, on a mass balance basis, visit info,fairtrade,net/ sourcing 5 servings per container serving size amount per serving calories total fat 12g saturated fat 7g trans fat og cholesterol 0mg protein 3g vit, d 0mcg 0% iron 5mg 30% 1 bar (25g) sodium 30mg total carbohydrate 9g dietary fiber 3g total sugars 3g includes 3g added sugars 6% paper multi-layer box wrapper how2recycle,info 160 % daily value* 15% 35% dist, , sold exclusively by: aldi batavia, il 60510 made in germany * the % daily value (dv) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet, 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, 0% 1% 3% 11% calcium 21mg 2% potas, 278mg 6% 32 best if used by keep cool and dry aldi twice as nice guarantee item replaced, money refunded 12/31/2023 d50f

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy

May contain: Milk, Peanuts, Tree nuts

  • 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

  7. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  8. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org