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Brigadeiros
Fudgy bonbons with chocolate sprinkles
Brigadeiros by Trader Joe's provides 387 kcal per 100 g, with 38.7 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 16% 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 Bonbons category and comes in a 4.94 oz (140 g) pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 pieces (31 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 387 kcal | 120 kcal | 535 −28% | |
| Total fat | 19.4 g | 6 g | 8% | 33.1 −41% |
| Saturated fat | 14.5 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 18.8 −23% |
| Carbohydrates | 48.4 g | 15 g | 5% | 52 −7% |
| Total sugars | 38.7 g | 12 g | 46.2 −16% | |
| Added sugars | 22.6 g | 7 g | 14% | 38.9 −42% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 3.1 |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 2 g | 4% | 6 +8% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 −11% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3702 Bonbons products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Low sodium
- 80 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
- Source of fiber
- 3.2 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other bonbons
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SUGAR), CREAM (CREAM, CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, CARRAGEENAN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE), CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), COCOA (COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, POTASSIUM CARBONATE[ACIDIFIER]), CULTURED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE), WHEAT FLOUR
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
- May contain traces
- EggsNuts
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 4.94 oz (140 g)
- Serving size
- 2 pieces (31 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00754590
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Brigadeiros?
Brigadeiros contains 387 kcal per 100 g and about 120 kcal per serving (2 pieces (31 g)).
How much sugar is in Brigadeiros?
Brigadeiros has 38.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Brigadeiros 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 Brigadeiros vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Brigadeiros contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. It may also contain traces of eggs, nuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 16, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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