Trader Joe's Fair Trade Organic 72 Cacao Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar

Trader Joe's - Trader Joe's Fair Trade Organic 72 Cacao Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 43g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 7.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Belgian cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Trader Joe's - Trader Joe's Fair Trade Organic 72 Cacao Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar has been given a composite ranking of 6, and sparingly.