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El Cacao 40%
El Cacao 40% by Ritter Sport provides 575 kcal per 100 g, with 44 g of sugars and 8 g of protein. That is 10% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Milk chocolates category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 575 kcal | 546 +5% |
| Total fat | 40 g | 34.1 +17% |
| Saturated fat | 24 g | 20.1 +19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g | 52.3 −14% |
| Total sugars | 44 g | 48.8 −10% |
| Protein | 8 g | 7.1 +13% |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 0.2 −11% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3608 Milk chocolates products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other milk chocolates
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Sold in
- Germany
- Barcode
- 4000417024305
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in El Cacao 40%?
El Cacao 40% contains 575 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in El Cacao 40%?
El Cacao 40% has 44 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is El Cacao 40% healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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