Continental

by Thorntons 284g in Assorted chocolate candies Barcode 5016346510900
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Continental by Thorntons provides 528 kcal per 100 g, with 50 g of sugars and 5.2 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Assorted chocolate candies category and comes in a 284g pack. Contains: milk, nuts, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
32 g · High
Saturated fat
20 g · High
Sugars
50 g · High
Salt
0.2 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 528 kcal 538
Total fat 32 g 33.5 −5%
Saturated fat 20 g 18 +11%
Carbohydrates 54 g 51.4 +5%
Total sugars 50 g 46.6 +7%
Added sugars 51.9 g 43.3 +20%
Dietary fiber 0.2 g 2.6 −93%
Protein 5.2 g 6.1 −15%
Salt 0.2 g 0.3 −19%

Category average across 1221 Assorted chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other assorted chocolate candies

Calories lower 34%
Sugars higher 36%
Salt higher 19%
Saturated fat higher 26%
Protein top 77%
Fiber top 87%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, dried whole MILK, vegetable oils (palm, shea), HAZELNUTS, butter (MILK), dried skimmed MILK, glucose syrup, humectant (sorbitol), fat reduced cocoa powder, double cream (MILK), sweetened condensed milk (whole MILK, sugar), lactose (MILK), dextrose, dried apricots (contain preservative: SULPHUR DIOXIDE), MILK fat, emulsifiers (SOYA lecithin, sunflower lecithin), whole MILK, lemon juice powder (maltodextrin, concentrated lemon juice), invert sugar syrup, concentrated orange juice, ALMONDS, dried instant coffee, salt, flavourings, stabiliser (invertase), sea salt, acid (citric acid), colour (paprika extract)

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
MilkNutsSoybeansSulphur dioxide and sulphites
May contain traces
EggsNuts

Additives 7

High overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Quantity
284g
Sold in
Tunisia, United Kingdom
Barcode
5016346510900

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Continental?

Continental contains 528 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Continental?

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

Is Continental 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 Continental vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Continental contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. It may also contain traces of eggs. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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