60% cacao dark chocolate squares

by Ghirardelli Chocolate in Chocolate candies Barcode 0747599306556
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

60% cacao dark chocolate squares by Ghirardelli Chocolate provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 37.5 g of sugars and 6.3 g of protein. That is 19% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chocolate candies category. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
37.5 g · High
Saturated fat
21.9 g · High
Sugars
37.5 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 squares (32 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 500 kcal 160 kcal 510
Total fat 37.5 g 12 g 15% 31.6 +19%
Saturated fat 21.9 g 7 g 35% 19.4 +13%
Carbohydrates 53.1 g 17 g 6% 56.5 −6%
Total sugars 37.5 g 12 g 46.4 −19%
Added sugarsUSDA 37.5 g 12 g 24% 36.9
Dietary fiber 9.4 g 3 g 11% 4.5 +109%
Protein 6.3 g 2 g 4% 6.5
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.3 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7351 Chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other chocolate candies

Calories lower 35%
Sugars lower 20%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat higher 24%
Protein top 44%
Fiber top 11%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin, vanilla extract.

Palm oil freeNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 2

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3 squares (32 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0747599306556

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in 60% cacao dark chocolate squares?

60% cacao dark chocolate squares contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (3 squares (32 g)).

How much sugar is in 60% cacao dark chocolate squares?

60% cacao dark chocolate squares has 37.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is 60% cacao dark chocolate squares healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is 60% cacao dark chocolate squares vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does 60% cacao dark chocolate squares contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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