Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips vs Dark Chocolate Chips
Overall, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Dark Chocolate Chips
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips | Dark Chocolate Chips |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 533 kcal | 555 kcal |
| Fat | 26.7 g | 31.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g | 19.1 g |
| Sugars | 53.3 g | 45 g |
| Salt | 0 g | — |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 6.9 g |
| Additives | 2 | 1 |
| Allergens | Milk, Soybeans | Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has 15% less fat (26.7 g vs 31.4 g).
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has 13% less saturated fat (16.7 g vs 19.1 g).
- Dark Chocolate Chips has 16% less sugar (45 g vs 53.3 g).
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has 45% more fiber (4.4 g vs 2.4 g).
- Only Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, milk fat (milk), soy lecithin (an emulsifier), vanillin, natural flavors.
Dark Chocolate Chips
cocoa mass*, sugar, cocoa butter*, fat reduced cocoa powder*, emulsifier, lecithins (soya), *rainforest alliance certified
FAQ
Which is healthier: Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or Dark Chocolate Chips?
Overall, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips has fewer calories: 533 kcal versus 555 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Dark Chocolate Chips has less sugar: 45 g versus 53.3 g per 100 g.