Chocolate Squares

by Ghirardelli in Chocolate candies Barcode 0747599811791
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Chocolate Squares by Ghirardelli provides 475 kcal per 100 g, with 52.5 g of sugars and 5 g of protein. That is 13% more 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: gelatin, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
27.5 g · High
Saturated fat
15 g · High
Sugars
52.5 g · High
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3 squares (40 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 475 kcal 190 kcal 510 −7%
Total fat 27.5 g 11 g 14% 31.6 −13%
Saturated fat 15 g 6 g 30% 19.4 −23%
Carbohydrates 62.5 g 25 g 9% 56.5 +11%
Total sugars 52.5 g 21 g 46.4 +13%
Dietary fiber 5 g 2 g 7% 4.5 +11%
Protein 5 g 2 g 4% 6.5 −23%
Salt 0.1 g 0 g 0.3 −66%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7359 Chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.

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

Compared with other chocolate candies

Calories lower 24%
Sugars higher 35%
Salt lower 24%
Saturated fat lower 30%
Protein top 66%
Fiber top 31%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, high fructose corn syrup, whole milk powder, corn syrup, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut, soybean, cottonseed), sweetened condensed milk, water, milk fat, freeze dried raspberry powder, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, butter, sorbitol, natural and artificial flavor, fruit and vegetable juice - for color, vanilla, potassium sorbate - a preservative, peppermint oil, disodium phosphate, salt, gelatin.

Palm oil freeNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GelatinMilkSoybeans

Additives 6

High overexposure risk
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 (40 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0747599811791

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chocolate Squares?

Chocolate Squares contains 475 kcal per 100 g and about 190 kcal per serving (3 squares (40 g)).

How much sugar is in Chocolate Squares?

Chocolate Squares has 52.5 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: Gelatin, 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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