Chocolate

47

Nutrition Score

Poor

Chocolate

54051157

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

77

Hazard Score

Use with caution

41

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

SoyaIng · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains soybeans

Common allergen; also a source of protein and plant-based alternatives. Phytoestrogen content.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

E407 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Thickener extracted from red seaweed. Some controversial evidence links degraded types to gut inflammation.

CocoaPow · No known concerns

Decocoated cocoa solids providing rich chocolate flavor and intense antioxidant flavonoids.

Chocolate · −3 pts

Moderate health concern

Sweet food made from roasted cacao beans, combined with sugar and often milk. High in added sugar and saturated fat in most confectionery forms.

Calcium Carbonate

CalciumCarb · No known concerns

Common calcium supplement and anti-caking agent. Found naturally in chalk and limestone.

sàurereguiator

No known concerns

Potassium Phosphate

E340 · −2 pts

Mineral salt used as an acidity regulator and emulsifier in processed cheese, meat, and baked goods.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Pantothenic Acid (B5)

PantAcid · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify cereals and supplements.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

E101 · No known concerns

Essential B vitamin that also acts as a natural yellow-orange food colorant, added to fortify cereals and dairy alternatives.

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)

VitB12 · No known concerns

Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.

d2

No known concerns

GlutenIng · −3 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Contains cereals containing gluten

Protein complex in wheat, rye and barley. Causes coeliac disease in ~1% of population.

wheat and cow's milk protein free

No known concerns

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