Why is the %80 Bitter Chocolate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The chocolate is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined cocoa paste, reduced‑fat cocoa powder, added sugar, butteroil (milk fat), emulsifiers such as soy lecithin and polyglycerol polyricinoleate, and flavorings, all of which are industrially processed ingredients.

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

With 18 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause noticeable blood‑glucose spikes in people with diabetes, while the 25 g of saturated fat may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for those managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is this dark chocolate suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or strict keto diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains butteroil derived from milk, it may contain traces of gluten, and its carbohydrate content of 24 g (including 18 g sugar) exceeds the limits of most strict keto plans.

Ülker • 60g

%80 Bitter Çikolata

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Ülker %80 Bitter Chocolate is a dark chocolate bar containing at least 80% cocoa solids, classified under sugary snacks and chocolate products. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4, with very high fat (42 g) and saturated fat (25 g) per 100 g, moderate sugar (18 g), low salt (0.02 g) and a notable fiber content of 15 g. While it offers a rich cocoa flavor and high fiber, its high fat and sugar levels make it best suited as an occasional indulgence rather than a staple for low‑fat or low‑sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal528 kcal

Fat42 g

Saturated Fat25 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars18 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sweet snacks, this chocolate contains less sugar (18 g vs 40.22 g) and salt (0.02 g vs 0.42 g) but considerably more fat (42 g vs 33.08 g) and saturated fat (25 g vs 18.99 g), resulting in a slightly higher energy content (528 kcal vs 519.46 kcal).

Ingredients

Kakao Kitlesi, Şeker, Yağı Azaltılmış Kakao Tozu, Sadeyağ (Süt), Emülgatörler (Soya Lesitini, Poligliserol Polirisinoleat), Aroma Verici. Kakao kuru maddesí en az %80'dir. Eser Miktarda Gluten, Yumurta, Yerfıstığı ve Sert Kabuklu Meyveler içerebilir. EN Dark Chocolate, Ingredients: Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Butteroil (Milk), Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), Flavouring. Cocoa solids: 80% minimum. May Contain Traces of Gluten, Egg, Peanuts and Nuts. Enerji ve Besin Öğeleri 1 porsiyon için (25 g)*/Nutrition Information Per portion (25 g)* Enerji/Energy 138 (kcal) Yağ/Fat 10 (g) Doymuş Yağ/of which Saturates 6.4 (g) Karbonhidrat/Carbohydrate 6.0 (g) Şekerler/of which Sugars 4.5 (g) Lif/Fibre 3.8 (g) Protein 3.0 (g) Tuz/Salt 0.01 (g) Enerji ve Besin Öğeleri (100 g için)/Nutrition Information (Per 100 g) Enerji/Energy 552 (kcal) Yağ/Fat 42 (g) Doymuş Yağ/of which Saturates 25 (g) Karbonhidrat/Carbohydrate 24 (g) Şekerler/of which Sugars 18 (g) Lif/Fibre 15 (g) Protein 12 (g) Tuz/Salt 0.02(g) *Bir paket yaklaşık 2 porsiyondur./One pack is about 2 portions. Türkiye'de üretilmintin

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