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SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips

SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips

🫀3/10
💪3/10
🔥1/10
🩸1/10
🦴7/10
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Nutrition Facts

Per 100g

Calories467 kcal
Protein6.5g
Total Fat29.3g
Saturated Fat19.5g
Carbohydrates52.0g
Sugars52.0g
Fiber0.0g
Sodium400mg
Protein per 100 kcal1.4g

About This Product

SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips by HERSHEY'S scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (milk).

SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips by HERSHEY'S provides 467 calories, 6.5g protein, 29.3g fat, and 52.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.

  • Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
  • High sugar content (52.0g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
  • High in saturated fat (19.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Best for: Bone Health

Deep Analysis

SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips by HERSHEY'S sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 467 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).

Nutrition Breakdown

  • Calories: 467 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
  • Protein: 6.5g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
  • Sugars: 52.0g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
  • Saturated fat: 19.5g per 100g

Who Should Eat This

Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.

Watch Out

  • Sugar content of 52.0g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
  • Saturated fat at 19.5g 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 SPECIAL DARK chocolate chips 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

sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, cocoa processed with alkali, milk fat, lecithin (soy), natural flavor, milk

Allergens

soybeans