Nature's Sweet Life Dark Chocolate 55% Cacao
Nature's Sweet Life Dark Chocolate 55% Cacao is presented as a 'Joint & Bone' category product, though it is primarily a dark chocolate bar containing 15 total ingredients. The product has an N+ Score of 42, earning an 'F' grade, placing it in the below-average tier. While it provides 10% of the Daily Value for Iron, which is considered clinically adequate for its percentage, several other listed nutrients such as Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus appear underdosed. The formula completeness is rated at 25%, suggesting a limited scope for its stated category. This product may appeal to individuals seeking a dark chocolate snack that also provides a minor contribution of iron, but it is not optimized for comprehensive joint and bone support.
About This Product
Nature's Sweet Life Dark Chocolate 55% Cacao by Nature's Sunshine is a joint & bone supplement containing 15 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 42/100 (Grade F).
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Iron.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 15 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Several ingredients below clinically effective doses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (15 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170.000 {Calories} | N/A |
| Total Fat | 13.000 g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | — | N/A |
| Vitamin C | — | N/A |
| Vitamin D | — | N/A |
| Calcium | 2.000 % | Under |
| Iron | 10.000 % | Adequate |
| Magnesium | 10.000 % | Under |
| Total Carbohydrates | 20.000 g | N/A |
| Sodium | — | N/A |
| Potassium | 5.000 % | Under |
| Cholesterol | — | N/A |
| Protein | 2.000 g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 6.000 % | Under |
| Proprietary Blend | 33.750 g | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.