Milk Chocolate

Ghirardelli Chocolate · all Ghirardelli Chocolate products checked

Target diet: Vegan

Milk Chocolate · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 3 more.

  • milk
  • milk powder
  • whole milk
  • Milk (allergen data)

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

Spotted an error? Tell us and we'll fix it.

Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

Milk chocolatesugarwhole milk powdercocoa butterunsweetened chocolatevanillacashewssea salt

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, milk powder, whole milk
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

EatCheck is a free, community-supported tool. If this result helped you stay safe, consider supporting our server costs.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
550 kcal
Fat
37.5 g
Saturated fat
15 g
high
Carbohydrates
47.5 g
Sugars
35 g
high
Fibre
2.5 g
Protein
10 g
Salt
0.8 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)

Milk chocolate (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla), cashews, sea salt, tapioca syrup, tapioca dextrin, confectioner's glaze.

Detailed analysis: why is Milk Chocolate not vegan?

Our analysis indicates that Milk Chocolate is likely not suitable for a vegan diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • milk
  • milk powder
  • whole milk
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Milk chocolate (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla), cashews, sea salt, tapioca syrup, tapioca dextrin, confectioner's glaze.. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Milk Chocolate contains 550 calories per 100g, with 10g of protein, 37.5g of fat, and 47.5g of carbohydrates (35g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a vegan diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer vegan-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.

Try these instead

From the same aisle, these pass our vegan check.

Frequently asked questions

Is Milk Chocolate Vegan?

No, Milk Chocolate is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, milk powder, whole milk and others.

Does Milk Chocolate contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Milk chocolate (sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, soy lecithin - an emulsifier, vanilla), cashews, sea salt, tapioca syru...

What are the nutritional facts of Milk Chocolate?

Milk Chocolate contains 550 calories per 100g, with 10g of protein, 47.5g of carbohydrates, and 37.5g of fat.

How much sugar is in Milk Chocolate?

Milk Chocolate lists 35 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 Milk Chocolate ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Milk Chocolate on a Vegan diet?

No, Milk Chocolate is not recommended for a Vegan diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Vegan-certified alternatives.