Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy by Hershey's scores 8/10 for Blood Sugar based on high fiber-to-carb ratio slows glucose absorption.
Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy by Hershey's provides 406 calories, 3.1g protein, 28.1g fat, and 65.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.8g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Blood Sugar, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Excellent source of fiber with 59.4g per 100g — well above average for this food type.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (18.8g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 406 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy by Hershey's sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 406 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556). Low protein at just 3.1g per 100g — well below the 7.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 406 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 3.1g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Fiber: 59.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 18.8g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for those looking to improve gut health or stay full longer. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 18.8g 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 Zero Sugar Chocolate Candy doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chocolate category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
MALTITOL, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SAFFLOWER OIL), POLYDEXTROSE, CHOCOLATE, COCOA, CREAM (MILK), 2% CALCIUM CARBONATE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR.