Intense dark chocolate cocoa nibs
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Intense dark chocolate cocoa nibs by Ghirardelli Chocolate scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Intense dark chocolate cocoa nibs by Ghirardelli Chocolate provides 500 calories, 5.3g protein, 34.2g fat, and 57.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.1g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Good fiber content at 7.9g per 100g, supporting digestive health.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (42.1g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (21.1g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Intense dark chocolate cocoa nibs by Ghirardelli Chocolate sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 5.3g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 42.1g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Fiber: 7.9g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 21.1g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 42.1g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 21.1g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Intense dark chocolate cocoa nibs doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chocolate category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla), cocoa nibs.