Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One section of Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark (47 grams) contains 250 calories and zero grams of protein. It consists of 72% carbohydrates, 28% fat, and less than 1% of water or protein. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisBrach's Vanilla Almond Bark contains 13 ingredients, which is similar to the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 1 section, or 47 grams, which is a larger portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one section of Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 34 g
- Fat: 13 g, (Saturated: 12 g)
- Sodium: 24.9 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 250 calories per section or 532 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and fat.54% of calories in Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark are from carbohydrates and 46% of calories are from fat.
Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 4% more calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
The majority, or 54% of the calories in Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of sugar (100%).Sugar
One section of Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 34 grams of sugar or about 113% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 50% more sugar.
Fat
A substantial amount, or 46% of the calories in Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 13 grams or 20% of recommended daily values per section. Most of the fat in Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark are saturated and it contains a high amount of saturated fat, about 70% of recommended daily values.Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 9% less total fat.
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Sodium
One section of Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 24.9 milligrams of sodium or about 2% of daily recommended intake.Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 47% 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 Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 47 grams):
| Nutrient | Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 250kcal | +4% | 239kcal / 241kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | +25% | 27g / 27g |
| Sugar | 34g | +50% | 21g / 23g |
| Dietary Fiber | ~ | -100% | 3g / 2g |
| Total Fat | 13g | -9% | 15g / 14g |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | +44% | 8g / 8g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 6mg / 6mg |
| Sodium | 25mg | -47% | 171mg / 47mg |
| Protein | ~ | -100% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | ~ | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | 20mg | -50% | 45mg / 40mg |
| Iron | ~ | -100% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark contains 13 ingredients, which is similar to the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is white bark, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
white bark [sugar, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel, coconut, palm), whey powder (milk), soy lecithin (an emulsifier), artificial color (titanium dioxide), vanillin (an artificial flavoring)].
Source: USDA
Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark contains palm oil or palm derivatives, which also appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark contains artificial flavoring or colors, unlike most chocolate bars, which are more naturally made.
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| 3 | Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil | ||||||
| 4 | Palm Kernel | ||||||
| 5 | Coconut | ||||||
| 6 | Palm | ||||||
| 7 | Whey Powder | ||||||
| 8 | Milk | ||||||
| 9 | Soy Lecithin | ||||||
| 10 | Artificial Color | ||||||
| 11 | Titanium Dioxide | ||||||
| 12 | Vanillin | ||||||
| 13 | Artificial Flavoring |
FAQ
How many calories are in Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark?
Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 250 calories per section or 532 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark?
On the positive side, Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark has 9% less total fat, 100% less cholesterol and 47% less sodium than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 50% more sugar, 100% less dietary fiber, 44% more saturated fat, 100% less protein, 50% less calcium and 100% less iron than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark vegan?
Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark is not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it contains whey and milk. It also has artificial flavoring which can be non-vegan.What is the top ingredient in Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark?
The top ingredient in Brach's Vanilla Almond Bark is white bark.Source: USDA
