Hu Simple Dark Chocolate Bar: 2g Protein per 30 GRM, Labelgrade C+
C+ 67 / 100 — Clean ingredient list, notable saturated fat load, very low sodium, and substantial fiber.
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Hu Simple Dark Chocolate Bar delivers 2g of protein and 160 calories per 30 GRM (USDA FDC 2042435). Per 100g that’s 6.7g of protein; per oz, 1.9g. The Labelgrade is C+ (67 / 100): Clean ingredient list, notable saturated fat load, very low sodium, and substantial fiber.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C | 60 / 100 | 6.7g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | A- | 86 / 100 | Short 2-ingredient list, no additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | F | 13 / 100 | 8g per serving (26.7g per 100g) — very high; exceeds or approaches FDA daily limit |
| Sodium load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0mg sodium — perfect |
| Sugar load | C | 64 / 100 | 9g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | A+ | 100 / 100 | 3g per serving — excellent, particularly in this category |
| Overall | C+ | 67 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hu Simple Dark Chocolate Bar (this product) | 2g | 6.7g | 1.9g | 160 |
| Garden Of Life Organic Plant Protein | 15g | 65.2g | 18.5g | 89.9 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
The cleanest label on the shelf
Flip over almost any chocolate bar and the list runs long: sugar first, then cocoa, then an emulsifier (soy lecithin or PGPR), milk solids, vanillin, sometimes a stabilizer. Hu’s Simple bar lists two ingredients — cacao and organic coconut sugar — and stops. No emulsifier to smooth the texture on the cheap, no refined cane sugar, no dairy, no added flavor. That’s not a marketing rounding; it’s the actual USDA entry, and it’s why this bar earns an A- on ingredient quality and tops its category here.
That short list is exactly why Hu out-scores a typical candy bar — and it’s worth being precise about why it matters. The win isn’t a nutrition bonus; cacao and coconut sugar aren’t health foods. The win is subtraction: you’re getting chocolate without the emulsifiers and refined-sugar payload that pad most bars, from a recipe simple enough to read in one breath. If your standard is “the cleanest real chocolate I can buy,” this is close to the top of the shelf.
Still chocolate — the C+ in context
Here’s the honest counterweight to that clean label: a short ingredient list doesn’t change what dark chocolate is. This bar carries 8g of saturated fat in a 30g serving (26.7g per 100g) — an F on our scale, and structural to cocoa butter, not something Hu did wrong. It also brings 9g of sugar from the coconut sugar, a C. Both numbers are inherent to making real dark chocolate taste like dark chocolate. The clean list earns Hu its edge over candy; it can’t make the sugar and fat disappear.
So the right frame is the best version of a treat, not a treat that became health food. The bar runs about two servings, and the move is to eat it like good chocolate — a square or two with coffee — rather than the whole thing at once. Do that and everything works in its favor: zero sodium (an A+, so it won’t fight a clean day), 3g of fiber, and a sweet craving handled by the cleanest recipe on the shelf. Eat the whole bar in a sitting and the saturated fat is the line you’ll cross first.
Scope
This page covers Hu Simple Dark Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz), UPC 010001210209, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2042435. Hu sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
CACAO, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 30 GRM
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (30 GRM) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 160 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Total Fat | 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 8g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Total Sugars | 9g |
| Sodium | 0mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 20.1mg |
| Iron | 2.7mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Simple Dark Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz) · UPC 010001210209. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains no listed meat or fish
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hu Simple Dark Chocolate healthy?
It's the best version of a treat, not a health food. The label is about as clean as chocolate gets — two ingredients, cacao and organic coconut sugar, with no emulsifiers, refined sugar, or dairy — which is exactly why it out-scores typical candy. But it's still chocolate: 9g of sugar and 8g of saturated fat in a 30g serving. Eat it as the dark chocolate you actually enjoy, in a square or two, and it's a genuinely good pick. Just don't mistake 'cleanest on the shelf' for 'good for you.'
Why does Hu only get a C+ if the ingredient list is so clean?
Because the ingredients are only one of six dimensions, and Hu maxes that one out — an A- for its two-item list. The drag is what dark chocolate inherently is: an F on saturated fat (8g, 26.7g per 100g, from the cocoa butter) and a C on sugar (9g). Those are structural to real chocolate, not flaws Hu added. Net it out and you get 67 — higher than a typical candy bar precisely because of the clean label, but still a treat's score.
What makes Hu's ingredient list different from a normal chocolate bar?
Two things are missing that almost every other bar includes. There's no emulsifier — no soy lecithin or PGPR, which most brands use to smooth texture cheaply — and there's no refined cane sugar; Hu sweetens with organic coconut sugar instead. The list is literally cacao and coconut sugar, with no dairy, no vanillin, no fillers. That short, recognizable list is the whole reason this bar exists and the reason it tops the category on ingredient quality.
Is the 9g of sugar added or natural?
Added — it's the coconut sugar. The USDA entry for this SKU omits a separate added-sugar line, but the ingredient list names a sweetener, so we score the 9g as added rather than naturally-occurring. Coconut sugar is less refined than cane sugar and carries trace minerals, but the body treats it as sugar. It's why even this clean a bar earns only a C on the sugar dimension.
How should I eat it, and what pairs well?
Treat it like good dark chocolate, because that's what it is: a square or two (the bar is about two servings) is the sweet spot, not the whole bar in a sitting. It pairs naturally with black coffee or unsweetened tea, and a square alongside a handful of almonds or a few berries makes a satisfying small dessert — the fat and fiber slow things down so a little goes further. The 0mg sodium means it won't fight a clean-eating day; the saturated fat is the number to respect.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2042435. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.