milk chocolate chips

milk chocolate chips

Hershey's Chipits · all Hershey's Chipits products checked

Target diet: Vegan

milk chocolate chips · Vegan

No, skip it.

milk, and 2 more.

  • milk
  • lait
  • Milk (allergen data)

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Deciding ingredient

milk

On the label

milk chocolate [sugarmilk ingredientscocoa butterunsweetened chocolatelecithinsoysubstances laitièresbeurre de cacao

What we checked

Animal-derived ingredientsmilk, lait, Milk (allergen data)
Open Food Facts analysisMarked non-vegan

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
533 kcal
Fat
30 g
Saturated fat
20 g
high
Carbohydrates
60 g
Sugars
53.3 g
high
Fibre
0 g
Protein
6.7 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)

milk chocolate [sugar, milk ingredients, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, lecithin (soy), natural flavour]. contains: milk, soy. ingrédients : chocolat au lait [sucre, substances laitières, beurre de cacao, chocolat non sucré, lécithine (soja), arôme naturel]. contient : lait, soja. ud

Detailed analysis: why is milk chocolate chips not vegan?

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

  • milk
  • lait
  • Milk (allergen data)

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: milk chocolate [sugar, milk ingredients, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, lecithin (soy), natural flavour]. contains: milk, soy. ingrédients : chocolat au lait [sucre, substances laitières, beurre de cacao, chocolat non sucré, lécithine (soja), arôme naturel]. contient : lait, soja. ud. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

milk chocolate chips contains 533 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 30g of fat, and 60g of carbohydrates (53.3g 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is milk chocolate chips Vegan?

No, milk chocolate chips is generally not Vegan because it contains milk, lait, Milk (allergen data).

Does milk chocolate chips contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: milk chocolate [sugar, milk ingredients, cocoa butter, unsweetened chocolate, lecithin (soy), natural flavour]. contains: milk, soy. ingrédients : cho...

What are the nutritional facts of milk chocolate chips?

milk chocolate chips contains 533 calories per 100g, with 6.7g of protein, 60g of carbohydrates, and 30g of fat.

How much sugar is in milk chocolate chips?

milk chocolate chips 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 milk chocolate chips ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, milk chocolate chips is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat milk chocolate chips on a Vegan diet?

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