Dark & caramel

by Ghirardelli Chocolate in Chocolate candies Barcode 0747599306655
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Dark & caramel by Ghirardelli Chocolate provides 467 kcal per 100 g, with 40 g of sugars and 6.7 g of protein. That is 14% 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
33.3 g · High
Saturated fat
20 g · High
Sugars
40 g · High
Salt
0.3 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 square (15 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 467 kcal 70 kcal 510 −8%
Total fat 33.3 g 5 g 6% 31.6 +6%
Saturated fat 20 g 3 g 15% 19.4
Carbohydrates 60 g 9 g 3% 56.5 +6%
Total sugars 40 g 6 g 46.4 −14%
Dietary fiber 6.7 g 1 g 4% 4.5 +49%
Protein 6.7 g 1 g 2% 6.5
Salt 0.3 g 0 g 0.3 −16%

*% 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 October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other chocolate candies

Calories lower 20%
Sugars lower 25%
Salt higher 38%
Saturated fat higher 37%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 22%

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

Ingredients

Unsweetened chocolate, sugar, corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk (pasteurized milk, sugar), cocoa butter, palm oil, water, butter (cream, salt), milk fat, natural and artificial flavor, salt, disodium phosphate, sorbitol, potassium sorbate, citric acid and tbhq - preservatives, vanilla, soy lecithin - an emulsifier.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

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

Serving size
1 square (15 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0747599306655

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark & caramel?

Dark & caramel contains 467 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1 square (15 g)).

How much sugar is in Dark & caramel?

Dark & caramel has 40 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Dark & caramel 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 Dark & caramel vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Dark & caramel 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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