Why does Edelbitter Schokolade receive a Nutri‑Score of D?

The Nutri‑Score algorithm heavily penalizes the bar’s high energy (594 kcal per 100 g) and very high saturated‑fat content (32 g per 100 g); the modest positives from fiber and protein are not enough to offset these negatives, resulting in a D grade.

How might the saturated‑fat and sugar content of this chocolate affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sugar level is relatively low compared with typical snacks, so it has limited impact on blood glucose, but the extremely high saturated‑fat can raise LDL cholesterol and is not advisable for hypertensive or heart‑risk patients, so consumption should be limited.

Is Edelbitter Schokolade suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

The bar is certified vegan and contains no gluten‑based ingredients, but the label warns of possible trace contamination with gluten, milk and various nuts, making it safe for vegans but not guaranteed gluten‑free for highly sensitive individuals.

Alnatura, Alnatura GmbH • 80 g

Edelbitter Schokolade

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Edelbitter Schokolade is an 80 g dark chocolate bar made by Alnatura, certified organic, vegan and vegetarian. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with relatively high total fat (50 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (32 g per 100 g) but low salt (0.02 g per 100 g) and moderate sugars (12 g per 100 g). While the high fiber (15 g) and protein (9.5 g) provide some nutritional value, the elevated saturated fat and energy density (594 kcal per 100 g) are drawbacks, and the bar may contain trace amounts of gluten, milk and nuts.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal594 kcal

Fat50 g

Saturated Fat32 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack in its category, this dark chocolate contains far less sugar (12 g vs 40.2 g) and salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g) but markedly more total fat (50 g vs 33.1 g) and saturated fat (32 g vs 19 g).

Ingredients

Kakaomasse*, Rohrohrzucker*, Kakaobutter* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft. Kann Spuren von Gluten, Milch, Mandel, Haselnuss, Pecannuss und Pistazie enthalten.

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Alnatura

80 g