Mounds Dark Chocolate

Mounds Dark Chocolate

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Mounds Dark Chocolate · Palm Oil Free

Yes, you can.

No palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named in the ingredients list.

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

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On the label

Corn syrupsugarmilk fatlecithinsoypgprvanillinartificial flavor

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientsNone named
Open Food Facts analysisMarked palm oil free

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
469 kcal
Fat
26.5 g
Saturated fat
20.4 g
high
Carbohydrates
61.2 g
Sugars
42.9 g
high
Fibre
4.1 g
Protein
4.1 g
Salt
0.3 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)

Corn syrup; semi-sweet chocolate [chocolate; sugar; milk fat; lecithin (soy); pgpr; vanillin, artificial flavor; milk]; coconut; sugar; contains 2% or less of: salt; hydrolyzed milk protein; sodium metabisulfite, to maintain freshness.

Detailed analysis: Mounds Dark Chocolate and the palm oil-free diet

Based on our analysis of the ingredients list, Mounds Dark Chocolate appears to be compatible with a palm oil-free diet. Our automated system did not detect any ingredients that are typically restricted in this dietary lifestyle.

The ingredients provided are: Corn syrup; semi-sweet chocolate [chocolate; sugar; milk fat; lecithin (soy); pgpr; vanillin, artificial flavor; milk]; coconut; sugar; contains 2% or less of: salt; hydrolyzed milk protein; sodium metabisulfite, to maintain freshness.. It's always recommended to double-check the product packaging for the most current information, as formulations can change.

Nutritional profile

Mounds Dark Chocolate contains 469 calories per 100g. It provides 4.1g of protein, 26.5g of fat, and 61.2g of carbohydrates (including 42.9g of sugar).

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data. Always verify product labels and consult with healthcare professionals if you have specific dietary concerns or medical conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mounds Dark Chocolate Palm Oil Free?

Yes, Mounds Dark Chocolate contains no palm oil according to its ingredients list: no palm oil, palm kernel oil or palm fat is named, and the fats that are listed are identified by plant. Always double-check the label, as formulations can change.

Does Mounds Dark Chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Corn syrup; semi-sweet chocolate [chocolate; sugar; milk fat; lecithin (soy); pgpr; vanillin, artificial flavor; milk]; coconut; sugar; contains 2% or...

What are the nutritional facts of Mounds Dark Chocolate?

Mounds Dark Chocolate contains 469 calories per 100g, with 4.1g of protein, 61.2g of carbohydrates, and 26.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Mounds Dark Chocolate?

Mounds Dark Chocolate lists 42.9 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 Mounds Dark Chocolate ultra-processed?

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

Does Mounds Dark Chocolate contain palm oil?

No palm oil is listed. Mounds Dark Chocolate names its fats by plant and none of them is palm, so it fits a palm oil free shopping list. Verify the pack, as recipes change.