Squares

by Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. in Chocolates Barcode 0747599314902
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Squares by Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. provides 467 kcal per 100 g, with 60 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 37% 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. Contains: gelatin, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
26.7 g · High
Saturated fat
16.7 g · High
Sugars
60 g · High
Salt
0 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 532 −12%
Total fat 26.7 g 4 g 5% 33.3 −20%
Saturated fat 16.7 g 2.5 g 13% 18.8 −11%
Carbohydrates 66.7 g 10 g 4% 50.3 +33%
Total sugars 60 g 9 g 43.9 +37%
Dietary fiber 6.7 g 1 g 4% 4.4 +54%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 6.7 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 0.2 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 4180 Chocolates products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other chocolates

Calories lower 10%
Sugars higher 6%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 27%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 23%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, unsweetened chocolate, high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, cocoa butter, milk fat, corn syrup, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, water, vanilla, peppermint oil, potassium sorbate, citric acid and tbhq - preservatives, gelatin.

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GelatinMilkSoybeans

Additives 6

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
0747599314902

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Squares?

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

How much sugar is in Squares?

Squares has 60 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Squares 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 Squares vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Squares contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 9, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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