Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel

Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel

Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm oil, and 2 more.

  • palm oil
  • palm kernel
  • palm kernel oil

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Deciding ingredient

palm oil

On the label

Corn syrupsugarvegetable oil [palm oilshea oilsunflower oilpalm kernel oiland/or safflower oildextrose

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm oil, palm kernel, palm kernel oil
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
433.3 kcal
Fat
16.7 g
Saturated fat
8.3 g
high
Carbohydrates
73.3 g
Sugars
53.3 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
3.3 g
Salt
0.6 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars. 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)

Corn syrup; sugar; vegetable oil [palm oil; shea oil; sunflower oil; palm kernel oil; and/or safflower oil]; dextrose; nonfat milk; reduced protein whey (milk); chocolate; contains 2% or less of: brown sugar; mono - and diglycerides; whey (milk); baking soda; confectioner's glaze; salt; tapioca dextrin; lecithin (soy); vanillin, artificial flavor.

Detailed analysis: why is Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel 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
  • palm kernel
  • palm kernel oil

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Corn syrup; sugar; vegetable oil [palm oil; shea oil; sunflower oil; palm kernel oil; and/or safflower oil]; dextrose; nonfat milk; reduced protein whey (milk); chocolate; contains 2% or less of: brown sugar; mono - and diglycerides; whey (milk); baking soda; confectioner's glaze; salt; tapioca dextrin; lecithin (soy); vanillin, artificial flavor.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel contains 433.3 calories per 100g, with 3.3g of protein, 16.7g of fat, and 73.3g of carbohydrates (53.3g 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 Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel Palm Oil Free?

No, Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm oil, palm kernel, palm kernel oil.

Does Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Corn syrup; sugar; vegetable oil [palm oil; shea oil; sunflower oil; palm kernel oil; and/or safflower oil]; dextrose; nonfat milk; reduced protein wh...

What are the nutritional facts of Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel?

Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel contains 433.3 calories per 100g, with 3.3g of protein, 73.3g of carbohydrates, and 16.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel?

Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel lists 53.3 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 Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Hersheys made with chocolate and caramel. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.