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SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips
SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips by Hershey’s provides 467 kcal per 100 g, with 52 g of sugars and 6.5 g of protein. That is 19% more 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 Chocolates category and comes in a 340 g pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tbsp. (15 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 467 kcal | 70 kcal | 532 −12% | |
| Total fat | 29.3 g | 4.4 g | 6% | 33.3 −12% |
| Saturated fat | 19.5 g | 2.9 g | 14% | 18.8 |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g | 7.8 g | 3% | 50.3 |
| Total sugars | 52 g | 7.8 g | 43.9 +19% | |
| Added sugars | 40 g | 6 g | 12% | 33.7 +19% |
| Dietary fiber | 6.7 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.4 +53% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 1 g | 2% | 6.7 |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.2 g | 0.2 +310% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4170 Chocolates products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other chocolates
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, cocoa processed with alkali, milk fat, lecithin (soy), natural flavor, milk
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 340 g
- Serving size
- 1 tbsp. (15 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0034000146802
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips?
SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips contains 467 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1 tbsp. (15 g)).
How much sugar is in SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips?
SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips has 52 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips 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 SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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