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Cadbury Royal Dark Dark Chocolate, Indulgent, Semi-Sweet
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Cadbury Royal Dark Dark Chocolate, Indulgent, Semi-Sweet

CADBURY
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cadbury Royal Dark Semi-Sweet (3.5 oz) reads like a classic candy-bar encounter in an American grocery store: you'll most often find it in the candy and chocolate aisle, stocked alongside other single-serve bars and seasonal confections, and frequently featured near checkout displays or holiday endcaps around Valentine’s Day, Easter and Halloween. It fits a range of shopping occasions — from impulse treats during a quick run to the store to planned purchases for movie nights, road trips, or baking projects that need a meltable, semi-sweet chocolate. The brand positioning leans on heritage and indulgence; Cadbury evokes British chocolate tradition while speaking to consumers who want a slightly more upscale, velvety experience than mass-market milk chocolate. Marketing angles emphasize decadence and sharing rather than health, and the “dark” label gives a mild health halo to some shoppers even though this is a sweet treat. There are no organic or “all-natural” certifications listed, and ingredient calls like “natural & artificial flavor” and additives such as lecithin and PGPR make it clear this is an industrially manufactured candy. Sensory notes: a smooth, velvety snap that melts readily on the tongue, balanced semi-sweet cocoa bitterness against noticeable sugar; the small bar comes in a single-serve foil/plastic wrapper ideal for unwrapping a few squares on a break, drizzling over fruit or pretzels, or tucking into gift baskets. In plain terms, it’s an industrially processed chocolate bar designed for convenient indulgence and sharing rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SEMI-SWEET, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE,, COCOA, BUTTER,, MILK, FAT,, NATURAL, &, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, PGPR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • artificial - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (PGPR, soy lecithin, natural & artificial flavors) and is an industrially manufactured candy bar, fitting the NOVA 'ultra-processed' category.

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Common Questions about Cadbury Royal Dark Dark Chocolate, Indulgent, Semi-Sweet

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery term, right? While it’s packed with rich, indulgent chocolate flavor, it does have a fair amount of sugar and fat. If you’re looking for a treat to satisfy a sweet tooth, it can fit in nicely, but it might not be the best choice if you're aiming for a nutrient-dense snack.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

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