Chocolate Squares

by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in Chocolate candies Barcode 0747599319617
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chocolate Squares by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company provides 583 kcal per 100 g, with 50 g of sugars and 8.3 g of protein. 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
20.8 g · High
Sugars
50 g · High
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 square (12 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 583 kcal 70 kcal 510 +14%
Total fat 37.5 g 4.5 g 6% 31.6 +19%
Saturated fat 20.8 g 2.5 g 13% 19.4 +7%
Carbohydrates 50 g 6 g 2% 56.5 −12%
Total sugars 50 g 6 g 46.4 +8%
Dietary fiber 2.1 g 0.3 g 1% 4.5 −53%
Protein 8.3 g 1 g 2% 6.5 +29%
Salt 0.1 g 0 g 0.3 −63%

*% 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 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 higher 9%
Sugars higher 47%
Salt lower 27%
Saturated fat higher 30%
Protein top 17%
Fiber top 76%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, unsweetened chocolate, nonfat dry milk, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, flaked corn, yellow corn flour, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (cottonseed, soybean), natural and artificial flavor, corn starch, vanilla, red #40 lake, corn syrup solids.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 3

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Serving size
1 square (12 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0747599319617

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chocolate Squares?

Chocolate Squares contains 583 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1 square (12 g)).

How much sugar is in Chocolate Squares?

Chocolate Squares has 50 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is 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 Chocolate Squares vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does 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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