Russell stover, dark chocolate

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Russell stover, dark chocolate · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm kernel, and 2 more.

  • palm kernel
  • palm kernel oil
  • hydrogenated palm

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

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Deciding ingredient

palm kernel

On the label

Dark chocolatesugarmilk fatmilksoy lecithinan emulsifierpecanscorn syrup

What we checked

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

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
500 kcal
Fat
34.6 g
Saturated fat
15.4 g
high
Carbohydrates
53.9 g
Sugars
38.5 g
high
Fibre
3.8 g
Protein
3.9 g
Salt
0.4 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)

Dark chocolate (chocolate processed with alkali), sugar, milk fat (milk), soy lecithin (an emulsifier)), pecans, corn syrup, dairy cream, condensed milk, sugar, invert sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, brown sugar, salt, natural flavors, and soy lecithin (an emulsifier).

Detailed analysis: why is Russell stover, dark chocolate not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Russell stover, dark chocolate 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 kernel
  • palm kernel oil
  • hydrogenated palm

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Dark chocolate (chocolate processed with alkali), sugar, milk fat (milk), soy lecithin (an emulsifier)), pecans, corn syrup, dairy cream, condensed milk, sugar, invert sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, brown sugar, salt, natural flavors, and soy lecithin (an emulsifier).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Russell stover, dark chocolate contains 500 calories per 100g, with 3.9g of protein, 34.6g of fat, and 53.9g of carbohydrates (38.5g 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 Russell stover, dark chocolate Palm Oil Free?

No, Russell stover, dark chocolate contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm kernel, palm kernel oil, hydrogenated palm.

Does Russell stover, dark chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Dark chocolate (chocolate processed with alkali), sugar, milk fat (milk), soy lecithin (an emulsifier)), pecans, corn syrup, dairy cream, condensed mi...

What are the nutritional facts of Russell stover, dark chocolate?

Russell stover, dark chocolate contains 500 calories per 100g, with 3.9g of protein, 53.9g of carbohydrates, and 34.6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Russell stover, dark chocolate?

Russell stover, dark chocolate lists 38.5 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 Russell stover, dark chocolate ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Russell stover, dark chocolate is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Russell stover, dark chocolate contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Russell stover, dark chocolate. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.