Dark Chocolate Chips

Dark Chocolate Chips

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Dark Chocolate Chips · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm oil.

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

SugarCocoa Mass*Vegetable OilPalm OilSal OilShea OilMango Kernel OilFat Reduced Cocoa Powder*

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
505 kcal
Fat
27.9 g
Saturated fat
17 g
high
Carbohydrates
54 g
Sugars
51 g
high
Fibre
8.2 g
Protein
5.5 g
Salt
0.2 g
low

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars, low in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Sal Oil, Shea Oil, Mango Kernel Oil), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder*, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 45% Minimum.

Detailed analysis: why is Dark Chocolate Chips not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Dark Chocolate Chips is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • palm oil

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Sal Oil, Shea Oil, Mango Kernel Oil), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder*, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin. Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 45% Minimum.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Dark Chocolate Chips contains 505 calories per 100g, with 5.5g of protein, 27.9g of fat, and 54g of carbohydrates (51g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dark Chocolate Chips Palm Oil Free?

No, Dark Chocolate Chips contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil.

Does Dark Chocolate Chips contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Sal Oil, Shea Oil, Mango Kernel Oil), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder*, Emulsifier: Soya Lecithin. Dark Chocolat...

What are the nutritional facts of Dark Chocolate Chips?

Dark Chocolate Chips contains 505 calories per 100g, with 5.5g of protein, 54g of carbohydrates, and 27.9g of fat.

How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate Chips?

Dark Chocolate Chips lists 51 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Dark Chocolate Chips ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Dark Chocolate Chips is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Dark Chocolate Chips contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Dark Chocolate Chips. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.