CadburyChocolates#2 of 3 in categoryRating 2/5

Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Milk Chocolate Bar

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (45.9g per 100ml)
  • Red flag: High saturated fat (21.5g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (7.6g per 100ml)

Ingredients, decoded

6 listed
  • Sugar
  • Milk Solids (25%*)
  • Cocoa Butter
  • Cocoa Solids
  • Emulsifiers (442, 476)
  • Flavours (Natural, Nature Identical and Artificial (Vanilla) Flavouring Substances)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

EB5

Nutrition per 100 ml
ENutritionBIngredients5Risk
VerdictPOOR
Energy543 kcal
Protein7.6 g
Carbohydrates58.5 g
Total sugars55.3 g
Added sugars45.9 g
Total fat31.4 g
Saturated fat21.5 g
Trans fat0.1 g
Cholesterol26.7 mg
Sodium125 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

How EB5 breaks down

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

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
7.6 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
543 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
Sugar
Main fat
Cocoa Butter
Sweeteners
Sugar
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
5

Very high risk

Added sugar
45.9 g
Sodium
125 mg
Saturated fat
21.5 g
Trans fat
0.1 g

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

Common questions

Is Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Milk Chocolate Bar healthy?

Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Milk Chocolate Bar scores EB5 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High added sugar (45.9g per 100ml); High saturated fat (21.5g). On the plus side: High protein (7.6g per 100ml).

What does the EB5 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 (5) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): very high risk.

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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