Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa

by Ghirardelli Chocolate in Cooking helpers Barcode 0747599620287
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa by Ghirardelli Chocolate provides 348 kcal per 100 g, with 78.3 g of sugars and 4.4 g of protein. That is 309% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cooking helpers category. Contains: soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
3.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
2.2 g · Moderate
Sugars
78.3 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 Tbsp (46 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 348 kcal 160 kcal 336
Total fat 3.3 g 1.5 g 2% 10 −67%
Saturated fat 2.2 g 1 g 5% 5.3 −59%
Carbohydrates 89.1 g 41 g 15% 54.6 +63%
Total sugars 78.3 g 36 g 19.1 +309%
Dietary fiber 6.5 g 3 g 11% 7.4 −12%
Protein 4.4 g 2 g 4% 8.7 −50%
Salt 0.4 g 0.2 g 3.9 −90%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1676 Cooking helpers 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 cooking helpers

Calories lower 40%
Sugars higher 1%
Salt lower 33%
Saturated fat higher 38%
Protein top 62%
Fiber top 30%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, cocoa - processed with alkali, unsweetened chocolate, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian
Allergens
Soybeans

Additives 2

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Serving size
4 Tbsp (46 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0747599620287

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa?

Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa contains 348 kcal per 100 g and about 160 kcal per serving (4 Tbsp (46 g)).

How much sugar is in Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa?

Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa has 78.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.

What allergens does Ghirardelli chocolate, sweet ground chocolate and cocoa contain?

According to the label data it contains: 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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