processed
Higher cocoa polyphenols can be favorable, though still energy dense.
cocoa polyphenols
-0.6
Polyphenol content supports anti-inflammatory effect.
low sugar content
-0.3
Less added sugar than milk chocolate.
saturated fat
+0.2
Moderate due to cocoa butter.
calorie density
+0.1
Portion awareness still needed.
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Usually tolerated in small servings.
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