Special Dark - Mildly Sweet Chocolate (Giant Bar)
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Special Dark - Mildly Sweet Chocolate (Giant Bar) by Hershey's scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Special Dark - Mildly Sweet Chocolate (Giant Bar) by Hershey's provides 472 calories, 5.6g protein, 30.6g fat, and 63.9g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.2g 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.
- ✓Good fiber content at 5.6g 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 (52.8g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (19.4g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Special Dark - Mildly Sweet Chocolate (Giant Bar) by Hershey's sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 472 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 472 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 52.8g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Fiber: 5.6g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 19.4g 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 52.8g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 19.4g 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 - Mildly Sweet Chocolate (Giant Bar) 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); PGPR; NATURAL FLAVOR; MILK.