AmulChocolates#2 of 18 in categoryRating 2.7/5

Amul 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar

Red flags

  • Red flag: High saturated fat (23.1g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (14.7g per 100g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

2 listed
  • Cocoa solids
  • Emulsifiers (322, 476)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High saturated fatHigh calories (over 400 kcal per 100 g)Nutrition per 100 g
ENutritionAIngredients4Risk
Energy522 kcal
Protein14.7 g
Carbohydrates28.4 g
Total sugars1.2 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat40.8 g
Saturated fat23.1 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium60 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Almost pure cocoa, rich in saturated fat

Amul 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar has two items on its list: cocoa solids and emulsifiers (INS 322, 476). The pack is 125 g and the panel is printed per 100 g, with a 10 g serve.

CleanPlate scores it EA4. The E for nutrition is low: only 14.7 g protein per 100 g and little else credited. The A for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by cocoa solids), with additives that cost points: PGPR. The 4 for risk comes mainly from saturated fat (23.1 g per 100 g) and calories (522 kcal per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “99% CACAO”

    Holds

    Cocoa solids are the only food ingredient listed, so the 99% figure is plausible; the list itself gives no percentage.

  • Retail listing

    “No Added Sugar”

    Holds

    Added sugar is 0 g and no sugar or syrup is listed.

How EA4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
14.7 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
522 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
A

Clean, minimally processed

Base
Cocoa solids
Sweeteners
None added
Additives
2
Flagged
None

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
0 g
Sodium
60 mg
Saturated fat
23.1 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Cocoa solids and emulsifiers (322, 476); the list gives no percentage, the front says 99% cacao.

Per 100 g: 522 kcal, 40.8 g fat of which 23.1 g saturated, 1.2 g sugar of which 0 g added, 14.7 g protein, 60 mg sodium. Protein, carbohydrate and fat add to 83.9 g per 100 g because no fibre line is printed; the declared energy is within 4% of the Atwater sum. The pack carries no allergen statement.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatConcern

    23.1 g per 100 g, over four times the 5 g high line, mostly from cocoa butter.

  • CaloriesWorth watching

    522 kcal per 100 g, about 52 kcal in a 10 g square.

  • EmulsifiersWorth watching

    Lecithin (322) and PGPR (476) cost 3 additive points.

  • No added sugarFine

    Added sugar is 0 g and total sugar is 1.2 g per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "99% cacao means a light chocolate"

It has no sugar but 23.1 g of saturated fat and 522 kcal per 100 g, so it is still energy-dense.

Myth: "Dark chocolate is always lower in fat"

More cocoa means more cocoa solids and cocoa butter: 40.8 g of fat per 100 g, against 31.4 g in a milk chocolate bar such as Dairy Milk Silk.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Start with one square

A 10 g square is about 52 kcal, and the bitterness makes a small piece go a long way.

Pair it with fruit

A square with banana or berries gives sweetness without added sugar.

Common questions

Is Amul 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar healthy?

Amul 99% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar scores EA4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (23.1g). On the plus side: High protein (14.7g per 100g); No added sugar; Low sodium.

What does the EA4 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Last reviewed October 13, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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