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Darrell Lea Dark Chocolate Block 170g vs Whittaker's 50% Dark Chocolate Block 250g
Per 100 g, Darrell Lea Dark Chocolate Block 170g has less sugar (49.7 vs 52.1), less sodium (4 vs 15), less saturated fat (17.9 vs 19.6) than Whittaker's 50% Dark Chocolate Block 250g.
Same aisle, measurably different composition. Every number is verified against independent supplier feeds and the labels photographed on pack.

Darrell Lea Dark Chocolate Block 170gDarrell Lea
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Whittaker's 50% Dark Chocolate Block 250g50% cocoa
Energy (lower)
2167 vs 2280 kJ
saturated (lower)
17.9 vs 19.6 g
Carbohydrate (lower)
53.9 vs 61.4 g
Protein (higher)
5.7 vs 4.2 g
Side by side, per 100 g
| Value | Darrell Lea | Whittaker's |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2167 kJ (518 Cal) | 2280 kJ (545 Cal) |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 5.7 g |
| Fat, total | 29.6 g | 30.9 g |
| - saturated | 17.9 g | 19.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 53.9 g | 61.4 g |
| - sugars | 49.7 g | 52.1 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 15 mg |
✓ marks a difference beyond label-rounding tolerance.
What’s in each block
Darrell Lea: Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Emulsifiers (322 (Soy), 476), Natural Flavour, Dark Chocolate contains 47% Cocoa Solids
Whittaker's: DARK CHOCOLATE COCOA SOLIDS+ 50%*(COCOA MASS+ & COCOA BUTTER+), SUGAR, EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN), VANILLA FLAVOUR.
50% cocoa