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5 Chocolate Bars to Try
1. Best for: Candy bar lovers
Unreal Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Nougat Bars
These bars will curb a craving for a chocolate bar with a little more oomph, thanks to decadent-tasting additions like creamy caramel and crunchy peanuts. Manaker likes how these bars are portable and pre-portioned (but won’t leave you feeling deprived) and have 40 percent less sugar than an actual Snickers.
Nutrition per 19-gram serving (1 bar): 4.5g total fat (1.5g saturated), 11g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g added sugar; 2g protein
2. Best for: Anyone with a “salt tooth”
Hu Salty Dark Chocolate
The touch of savory sea salt in this 70 percent organic cacao bar enhances the sweetness without requiring a ton of sugar. Just be mindful of a proper portion size (half a bar), advises Manaker, as eating an entire bar will give you a whopping 28 grams of fat.
Nutrition per 30-gram serving (1/2 bar): 14g total fat (8g saturated), 14g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g added sugar, 3g protein
3. Best for: Super-dark-chocolate fans
Pascha Very Dark
Made from 85 percent cacao, this bar is also free of nuts, dairy, wheat and gluten, allowing it to fit into many different diets, says Manaker. The ingredients are sustainably sourced, if that’s important to you. Note that Pascha Very Dark is more bitter tasting than other options (due to the high cacao percentage), so it’s not for everyone.
Nutrition per 27-gram serving (1/3 bar): 12g total fat (8g saturated), 10g carbs, 3g fiber, 4g added sugar, 3g protein
4. Best for: People who carry chocolate in their purse or backpack
Ghirardelli Intense Dark Twilight
Since this chocolate comes in individually wrapped squares, portion control is easier — and eating two pieces provides more than 10 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, says Manaker. With 72 percent cacao, it’s also a great source of antioxidants.
Nutrition per 25-gram serving (2 squares): 11g total fat (7g saturated), 11g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g added sugar, 2g protein
5. Best for: Aficionados who are satisfied with a small bite
Lake Champlain 80 Percent Cocoa Dark Chocolate
Made by a family-owned company based in Vermont, this slightly tart bar has notes of spice and vanilla. It is also free of additives and milk, making it a good choice for vegans, and boasts all organic ingredients.
Nutrition per 32-gram serving (about 1/3 bar): 15g total fat (9g saturated), 16g carbs, 4g fiber, 6g added sugar, 3g protein
