Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One section of Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate (8 grams) contains 44 calories and 0.6 grams of protein. It consists of 48% carbohydrates, 8% protein, 40% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisAlter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 5 sections,s, or 40 grams, which is very similar to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one section of Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 44
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Dietary fiber: 0.8 g
- Fat: 3.2 g, (Saturated: 1.8 g)
- Sodium: 0.4 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate has 44 calories per section or 550 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and carbohydrates.62% of calories in Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate are from fat, 33% of calories are from carbohydrates and 5% of calories are from protein.
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate contains 7% more calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
A good portion, or 33% of the calories in Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (22% and 78%).Sugar
One section of Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate has 2.8 grams of sugar or about 9% of daily recommended intake.Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate contains 27% less sugar than the average chocolate bar.
Fat
The majority, or 62% of the calories in Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 3.2 grams or 5% of recommended daily values per section. Most of the fat in Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate are saturated.Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate has 32% more total fat than the average chocolate bar.
Protein
A single section of Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate contains 0.6 grams of protein.Sodium
A single section of Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate contains 0.4 milligrams of sodium.Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate has 95% less sodium than the average chocolate bar.
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Nutrition Comparison to Other Chocolate Bars
Here is a table of nutritional differences between Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 40 grams):
| Nutrient | Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 220kcal | +7% | 203kcal / 205kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | -18% | 23g / 23g |
| Sugar | 14g | -27% | 18g / 19g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | +178% | 2g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 16g | +32% | 12g / 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | +27% | 7g / 7g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | 2mg | -95% | 145mg / 40mg |
| Protein | 3g | +9% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | ~ | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | 30mg | +13% | 38mg / 34mg |
| Iron | 4mg | +329% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is cacao bean, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
cacao beans**, raw cane sugar**, almonds*, cocoa butter**, vanilla beans**.
Source: USDA
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
Ingredients Compared to Other Chocolate Bars
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| 3 | Almond | ||||||
| 4 | Cocoa Butter | ||||||
| 5 | Vanilla Bean |
FAQ
How many calories are in Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate?
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate has 44 calories per section or 550 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate?
On the positive side, Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate has 27% less sugar, 178% more dietary fiber, 100% less cholesterol, 95% less sodium, 9% more protein, 13% more calcium and 329% more iron than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 32% more total fat and 27% more saturated fat than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate vegan?
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate is likely vegan in terms of its ingredients.Is Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate organic?
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate is certified organic by the manufacturer.Source: USDA
Is Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate gluten-free?
Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate is verfied gluten-free by the manufacturer.What is the top ingredient in Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate?
The top ingredient in Alter Eco Salted Almonds Dark Chocolate is cacao bean.Source: USDA
