Why does Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar receive a Nutri-Score of D?

The Nutri-Score algorithm assigns negative points for high energy (2237 kJ), high saturated fat (28 g) and moderate sugar (11 g); the positive points from fiber (5.9 g) and lack of fruit or vegetable content are insufficient to offset the negatives, resulting in a D grade.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this chocolate affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 11 g of sugar per 100 g, the bar can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose, so diabetic individuals should limit portions; the very low salt (0.02 g) poses little risk for blood‑pressure management.

Is this Lindt dark chocolate suitable for vegan, keto or gluten-free diets?

All listed ingredients (cocoa paste, reduced cocoa, cocoa butter, brown sugar, vanilla) are plant-based, making the product technically vegan, and it contains no added carbs beyond sugar, so it fits a keto regimen in small amounts; there are no wheat-derived ingredients, so it is gluten-free, though trace‑contamination warnings for milk, nuts and soy apply.

Lindt • 35g

Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate Bar is a premium extra-fine dark chocolate weighing 35 g and belongs to the sugary snacks and chocolate products categories. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a high fat content (46 g per 100 g), especially saturated fat (28 g), while sugar is moderate (11 g) and salt is low (0.02 g). The bar is vegan‑friendly but may contain traces of milk, nuts and soy, and its high calorie density (≈584 kcal per 100 g) makes it an indulgent treat rather than a staple.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal584 kcal

Fat46 g

Saturated Fat28 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this chocolate contains far less sugar (11 g vs 40 g) but markedly more fat (46 g vs 33 g), higher saturated fat (28 g vs 19 g), lower salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g) and more calories (≈584 kcal vs 519 kcal).

Ingredients

pâte de cacao, cacao maigre, beurre de cacao, cassonade, vanille Bourbon naturelle en gousse.

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal584 kcal

Fat46 g

Saturated Fat28 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

pâte de cacao, cacao maigre, beurre de cacao, cassonade, vanille Bourbon naturelle en gousse.

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