If you want a post-training snack containing both protein and carbohydrate, compare the nutrition per bar rather than choosing by a dark-mint flavour alone: Tesco lists 22 g protein for its Grenade Dark Chocolate Mint bar, while Grenade’s own page states 21 g, so check the current pack. If you have eaten separately and want chocolate instead, M&S Collection’s declared 85% cocoa suits a high-cocoa preference; Waitrose Mint Thins offer a piece-by-piece format.
The useful distinction is whether the mint is your post-training snack or a small chocolate addition after other food.
If you want both protein and carbohydrate after training, look at the amounts in the portion you will eat. University College London Hospitals discusses snacks containing both in its exercise guidance; a dark chocolate label alone does not establish either amount.
If your post-training food is already covered, compare the declared cocoa solids for the chocolate you want as a treat. Marks & Spencer declares 85% minimum cocoa solids for M&S Collection Dark Chocolate with Mint.
Individual thins make it straightforward to choose a piece rather than a whole bar. Waitrose Mint Thins fit that format, but check the pack’s per-thin information if the amount in one piece matters to you.
Decide first whether the snack needs to contribute protein and carbohydrate. Then compare cocoa declarations, portion formats and ingredients among the options that fit.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein and carbohydrate | Read both values for the portion you will eat, not just a front-of-pack protein claim. Tesco lists 22 g protein for its 60 g Grenade Dark Chocolate Mint bar; Grenade states 21 g on its own page, so confirm the current pack. | I want my post-training snack to contain protein and carbohydrate, rather than choosing chocolate solely for its flavour. |
| Cocoa content | Compare minimum cocoa solids on the exact product. Marks & Spencer declares 85% for M&S Collection Dark Chocolate with Mint; Waitrose declares 55% for Mint Thins, and Sainsbury’s lists 47% for Lindt Excellence Dark Mint. | My other food is taken care of, and a stated cocoa percentage matters more to me than a protein-bar format. |
| Portion format | Check whether the product is a bar, individual thins or peppermint creams. For pieces, look for a serving size and nutrition per piece; per-100 g figures describe a different amount. | I would rather choose a piece or two than decide how much of a full bar to break off. |
| Ingredients and warnings | Read the current ingredient, allergen and sweetener information. Tesco’s Grenade listing includes a warning that excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect; check the pack before choosing it. | I need to know what is in the particular bar or chocolate I will eat, especially when buying for someone with an allergy or avoiding certain ingredients. |
A cocoa declaration tells you about the chocolate, not how much protein or carbohydrate your portion supplies. University College London Hospitals discusses snacks containing both nutrients in its exercise guidance.
If the mint is taking the place of another snack, compare its per-serving nutrition first. If it follows other food, choose by the chocolate and portion you want.
The exact products have different declarations: Marks & Spencer states 85% minimum for M&S Collection Dark Chocolate with Mint, Waitrose states 55% for Mint Thins, and Sainsbury’s lists 47% for Lindt Excellence Dark Mint. Cocoa percentage does not, by itself, give you the sugars per serving.
Check both the cocoa minimum and the nutrition panel, using the same labelled quantity when comparing sugars.
Tesco’s Grenade Dark Chocolate Mint listing includes sweeteners, milk and soya ingredients, precautionary allergen statements and a warning about excessive consumption.
Read the current pack’s ingredient list, allergen information and age-related directions before buying or eating it.
Tesco lists 22 g protein for the Grenade Dark Chocolate Mint bar, while Grenade’s own product page states 21 g. Those figures should not be treated as one settled pack declaration.
Use the current pack to confirm nutrition and warnings for the product in hand.
These references describe the named products and formats, not every mint product sold under each brand.
Its Dark Chocolate Mint protein bar is an option to examine when you want a portable bar with a stated protein contribution rather than a conventional mint chocolate.
Dark Chocolate with Mint is a chocolate-treat option for someone choosing by a declared cocoa percentage.
Mint Thins provide a piece-by-piece dark chocolate mint format.
Dark Mint is a chocolate-bar option if you prefer that format to individual thins or a protein bar.
These mint chocolates and peppermint creams are options to consider as a treat when your other post-training food is taken care of. Check each pack if cocoa content, nutrition per piece or ingredients will determine your choice.
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Consider these mints as a chocolate treat rather than assuming they supply the protein and carbohydrate you want from a post-training snack. If you choose by cocoa content or portion, check the current pack for its declarations and per-piece information.
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This mint chocolate bar fits a treat-after-food choice rather than a decision based on its name alone. Check this Mint Intense pack’s own cocoa and nutrition declarations; figures for Lindt Excellence Dark Mint are not interchangeable with a differently named variant.
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Choose the peppermint-cream format if that is the chocolate treat you want after other food. For a piece-by-piece comparison, check the pack’s serving size and nutrition for the amount you plan to eat, as well as its allergen information.
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These dark chocolate peppermint creams are another treat-format choice, not a reason to assume a particular protein contribution. If a small portion is the aim, use the current pack to check the serving information and ingredients before deciding how many creams to have.
Do not assume a dark chocolate mint supplies the protein and carbohydrate you want from that snack. University College London Hospitals discusses snacks containing both in its exercise guidance. If you are considering a protein bar instead, compare its nutrition for the bar you will eat: Tesco lists 22 g protein for Grenade Dark Chocolate Mint, while Grenade’s own page states 21 g, so check the pack.
Among the exact products compared here, M&S Collection Dark Chocolate with Mint has the highest stated minimum at 85%, according to Marks & Spencer. Waitrose declares 55% for Mint Thins, and Sainsbury’s lists 47% for Lindt Excellence Dark Mint. Check a different variant’s own declaration rather than transferring one of these figures to it.
Tesco’s Grenade Dark Chocolate Mint listing includes sweeteners and a warning that excessive consumption may cause a laxative effect. Read the current pack’s ingredients, warnings and directions before choosing the bar, particularly if you are buying it for someone else.
Do not decide from “dark chocolate” or “mint” on the front of the pack. Tesco’s Grenade listing includes milk and soya ingredients, while Marks & Spencer states that its Collection Dark Chocolate with Mint is unsuitable for people with milk, nut or peanut allergy. Check the current product’s full ingredient and precautionary allergen information before buying.