AmulChocolates#3 of 17 in categoryRating 2.3/5

Amul Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Bar

Red flags

  • Red flag: High saturated fat (20.7g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (6g)
  • Green flag: No added sugar
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

5 listed
  • Cocoa solids
  • maltitol
  • cocoa butter
  • emulsifiers (322, 476)
  • artificial flavouring substances (cocoa, vanilla)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

EB4

Nutrition per 100 g
ENutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy558 kcal
Protein6 g
Carbohydrates56.7 g
Total sugars0.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Total fat33.8 g
Saturated fat20.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium38 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Sugar-free dark chocolate sweetened with maltitol

Amul Sugar Free Dark Chocolate is cocoa solids, maltitol, cocoa butter, two emulsifiers (lecithin and PGPR) and artificial cocoa and vanilla flavours. No sugar is added.

CleanPlate scores it EB4. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g; its 6 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by cocoa solids and cocoa butter), with additives that cost points: flavouring, PGPR and maltitol. The 4 for risk comes mainly from saturated fat (20.7 g per 100 g) and energy density.

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “Sugar Free Dark Chocolate”

    Holds

    No sugar or syrup is listed (0.5 g of total sugar per 100 g comes from the cocoa); the sweetener is maltitol, a sugar alcohol.

  • On the pack

    “55% Rich in Cocoa”

    Holds

    Above the 35% cocoa-solids minimum for dark chocolate; the ingredient list gives no percentages.

How EB4 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
6 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
558 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
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Cocoa solids
Main fat
cocoa butter
Sweeteners
maltitol
Additives
2
Flagged
None
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

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
38 mg
Saturated fat
20.7 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, maltitol, cocoa butter, emulsifiers (INS 322, INS 476) and artificial flavouring substances (cocoa, vanilla). No percentages are declared.

Per 100 g: 558 kcal, 33.8 g fat of which 20.7 g saturated, 0.5 g sugar of which 0 g added, 6 g protein, 38 mg sodium. Read from the pack: total sugar is 0.5 g per 100 g (the Blinkit text said 0), added sugar 0 g, and no allergen statement is printed. No fibre line. Carbohydrate of 56.7 g includes the maltitol, which is not counted as sugar.

Ingredients to watch

  • Saturated fatConcern

    20.7 g per 100 g, from cocoa butter.

  • MaltitolWorth watching

    A sugar alcohol that can cause bloating; the back of the pack warns of a laxative effect, and it still raises blood sugar a little.

  • PGPR and flavouringsWorth watching

    INS 476 and the artificial flavours cost 2 points each.

  • No sugarFine

    No sugar or syrup in the list; cocoa solids and cocoa butter lead.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Sugar free chocolate is low calorie"

At 558 kcal per 100 g it has about as many calories as regular dark chocolate, because the cocoa butter carries the energy.

Myth: "Maltitol is harmless"

It has fewer calories than sugar, but eating several squares can upset the gut.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

A square or two

Keep to 10 to 20 g at a time.

Pair with fruit

A few berries or an apple with a square of chocolate makes a dessert with fibre.

Common questions

Is Amul Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Bar healthy?

Amul Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Bar scores EB4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High saturated fat (20.7g). On the plus side: Source of protein (6g); No added sugar; Low sodium.

What does the EB4 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Last reviewed October 11, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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