Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

by Trader Joe's 16 oz in Candies Barcode 00940641
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups by Trader Joe's provides 560 kcal per 100 g, with 44 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 19% 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 Candies category and comes in a 16 oz pack. Contains: milk, peanuts, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
36 g · High
Saturated fat
20 g · High
Sugars
44 g · High
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 2 pieces (25 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 560 kcal 140 kcal 364 +54%
Total fat 36 g 9 g 12% 3.3 +1001%
Saturated fat 20 g 5 g 25% 1.9 +958%
Carbohydrates 56 g 14 g 5% 81.6 −31%
Total sugars 44 g 11 g 54.5 −19%
Added sugars 44 g 11 g 22% 49.4 −11%
Dietary fiber 4 g 1 g 4% 2.7 +50%
Protein 8 g 2 g 4% 2.1 +287%
Salt 0.8 g 0.2 g 0.3 +151%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11614 Candies products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other candies

Calories higher 1%
Sugars lower 22%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat higher 1%
Protein top 3%
Fiber top 11%

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

Ingredients

SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL FLAVOR), PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS), SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, LACTOSE, SALT, PALM OIL, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER)

Contains palm oilNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
MilkPeanutsSoybeans

Additives 2

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Quantity
16 oz
Serving size
2 pieces (25 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
00940641

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups?

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups contains 560 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (2 pieces (25 g)).

How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups?

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups has 44 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 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 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Peanuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 14, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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