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Last updated: 1 October 2020
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We blind taste test and compare 37 supermarket dark chocolate blocks, from brands including Cadbury, Lindt and Nestle to find the best.

  • Discover the top-rated dark chocolate by CHOICE experts.
  • Sort by price, percentage of cocoa, sugar content and more.
  • Check out the dark chocolate buying guide for sugar levels, what makes chocolate ‘good’, and a simple guide to melting chocolate in the microwave.
  • We’ve partnered with Shop Ethical on this review to show the ratings the Ethical Consumer Group gives to each company (not product). 

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Image of Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa
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Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 4.5
Country of origin Manufactured in Germany
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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Aldi Just Organic 70% Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 2.79
Country of origin Packed in Germany from imported ingredients
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.79
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Pico Super Dark 85% Cocoa Single Origin

Pack size (g) 80
Price per 100g 7.5
Country of origin Made in Switzerland. Cocoa from Dominican Republic.
Shop Ethical rating B
$6
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Aldi Moser Roth Finest Dark 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 125
Price per 100g 2.39
Country of origin Made in Germany
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.99
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Lindt Excellence 95% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 4.5
Country of origin Manufactured in the USA
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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Lindt Excellence Smooth Blend 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 4.5
Country of origin Manufactured in Germany
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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Green & Black's Organic Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 90
Price per 100g 4.72
Country of origin Made in Italy. Packed in Poland.
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.25
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Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 4.5
Country of origin Manufactured in France
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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Lindt Excellence 85% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 4.5
Country of origin Manufactured in France
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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Green & Black's Smooth Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 90
Price per 100g 4.72
Country of origin Made in France. Packed in Germany. Cocoa from Ghana. Vanilla from Madagasca.
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.25
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Whittaker's 92% Cocoa Ghana Intense Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 5
Country of origin Crafted in New Zealand. Cocoa from Ghana.
Shop Ethical rating B
$5
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Image of Coles Finest Belgian Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa
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Coles Finest Belgian Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 2.5
Country of origin Made in Belgium
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Lindt Excellence 78% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 4.5
Country of origin Manufactured in Germany
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.5
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Whittaker's 76% Cocoa Nicaragua Rich Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 5
Country of origin Crafted in New Zealand. Cocoa from Nicaragua.
Shop Ethical rating B
$5
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Frey (Woolworths) Supreme Dark Satin 69%

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 2.5
Country of origin Made in Switzerland
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Aldi Moser Roth Finest Dark 85% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 125
Price per 100g 2.39
Country of origin Made in Germany
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.99
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Coles Belgian 85% Cocoa Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 2.5
Country of origin Made in Belgium
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Coles Finest Belgian Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 2.5
Country of origin Made in Belgium
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Whittaker's 86% Cocoa Ghana Extra Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 5
Country of origin Crafted in New Zealand. Cocoa from Ghana.
Shop Ethical rating B
$5
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Frey (Woolworths) Extra Dark 85%

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 2.5
Country of origin Made in Switzerland
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Nestle Plaistowe The Finest 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 200
Price per 100g 2
Country of origin Made in Australia
Shop Ethical rating F
$4
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Loving Earth 85% Dark

Pack size (g) 80
Price per 100g 8.63
Country of origin Made in Australia
Shop Ethical rating B
$6.9
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Whittaker's 70% Cocoa Samoa Smooth Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 5
Country of origin Crafted in New Zealand. Cocoa from Samoa.
Shop Ethical rating B
$5
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Lindt Dark Chocolate No Sugar Added

Pack size (g) 100
Price per 100g 5
Country of origin Made in Italy
Shop Ethical rating F
$5
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Loving Earth Dark

Pack size (g) 80
Price per 100g 8.63
Country of origin Made in Australia
Shop Ethical rating B
$6.9
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Image of Cadbury Baking 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate
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Cadbury Baking 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 180
Price per 100g 2.25
Country of origin Made in Australia from imported and local ingredients
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.05
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Aldi Dairy Fine Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 200
Price per 100g 1.1
Country of origin Made in Belgium
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.19
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Image of Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa
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Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 180
Price per 100g 2.78
Country of origin Made in Australia from imported and local ingredients
Shop Ethical rating F
$5
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Aldi Choceur Dark

Pack size (g) 200
Price per 100g 1.5
Country of origin Made in Germany
Shop Ethical rating C
$2.99
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Coles Dark Cooking Chocolate

Pack size (g) 200
Price per 100g 1.25
Country of origin Packed in Australia from imported ingredients
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Darrell Lea Traditional Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 170
Price per 100g 2.94
Country of origin Packed in Australia from imported ingredients
Shop Ethical rating B
$5
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Woolworths Dark Cooking Chocolate

Pack size (g) 200
Price per 100g 1.25
Country of origin Made in Germany
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate Original

Pack size (g) 180
Price per 100g 2.78
Country of origin Made in Australia from imported and local ingredients
Shop Ethical rating F
$5
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Cadbury Baking Dark Chocolate

Pack size (g) 180
Price per 100g 2.25
Country of origin Made in Australia from imported and local ingredients
Shop Ethical rating F
$4.05
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Image of Woolworths Essentials Dark Choc Cooking Block
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Woolworths Essentials Dark Choc Cooking Block

Pack size (g) 375
Price per 100g 0.67
Country of origin Made in Poland
Shop Ethical rating F
$2.5
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Nestle Plaistowe The Finest Dark 45% Cocoa

Pack size (g) 200
Price per 100g 2
Country of origin Made in Australia
Shop Ethical rating F
$4
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rachel clemons
Rachel Clemons

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Rachel Clemons is an award-winning journalist who worked at CHOICE from 2004–2022. During her time at CHOICE her core focus was on food and nutrition, from reviewing breakfast cereals and fast food to dispelling myths about the benefits of detox kits and gourmet salt or translating confusing food labels – with the occasional taste test thrown in for good measure. Prior to CHOICE she lived overseas, working predominantly in hospitality when she wasn't travelling and eating her way through various cuisines. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from King's College London (where she also researched and wrote for CHOICE's UK sister organisation, Which?), and a Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences from the University of Adelaide. In 2017 she won the Dietitians Association of Australia's Nutrition Journalism Award and she's currently on the Steering Committee as a Parent Member of Parents' Voice.  You can find her on Twitter and LinkedIn.