Ghirardelli Twilight Delight - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One section of Ghirardelli Twilight Delight (12.7 grams) contains 67 calories and 0.7 grams of protein. It consists of 45% carbohydrates, 5% protein, 45% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisGhirardelli Twilight Delight contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 3 sections, or 38 grams, which is very similar to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one section of Ghirardelli Twilight Delight:
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- Calories: 67
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Dietary fiber: 1.3 g
- Fat: 5.7 g, (Saturated: 3.3 g)
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Nutrition Details
Calories
Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has 67 calories per section or 529 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and carbohydrates.67% of calories in Ghirardelli Twilight Delight are from fat, 30% of calories are from carbohydrates and 4% of calories are from protein.
Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has about the same amount of calories as the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
A good portion, or 30% of the calories in Ghirardelli Twilight Delight are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (28% and 72%).Sugar
One section of Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has 3.3 grams of sugar or about 11% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has 45% less sugar.
Fat
The majority, or 67% of the calories in Ghirardelli Twilight Delight are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 5.7 grams or 9% of recommended daily values per section. Most of the fat in Ghirardelli Twilight Delight are saturated.Ghirardelli Twilight Delight is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has 48% more total fat.
Protein
A single section of Ghirardelli Twilight Delight contains 0.7 grams of protein.Sodium
Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has 100% 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 Ghirardelli Twilight Delight and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 38 grams):
| Nutrient | Ghirardelli Twilight Delight | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 200kcal | +3% | 193kcal / 195kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | -23% | 22g / 22g |
| Sugar | 10g | -45% | 17g / 18g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | +192% | 2g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 17g | +48% | 12g / 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | +49% | 7g / 7g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | ~ | -100% | 138mg / 38mg |
| Protein | 2g | -24% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | ~ | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | 20mg | -38% | 36mg / 33mg |
| Iron | 3mg | +182% | 1mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Ghirardelli Twilight Delight contains only 5 ingredients, which is 11.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is unsweetened chocolate, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla, soy lecithin - an emulsifier.
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Ghirardelli Twilight Delight 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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| 5 | Soy Lecithin |
FAQ
How many calories are in Ghirardelli Twilight Delight?
Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has 67 calories per section or 529 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Ghirardelli Twilight Delight?
On the positive side, Ghirardelli Twilight Delight has 45% less sugar, 192% more dietary fiber, 100% less cholesterol, 100% less sodium and 182% more iron than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 48% more total fat, 49% more saturated fat, 24% less protein and 38% less calcium than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Ghirardelli Twilight Delight vegan?
Ghirardelli Twilight Delight is likely vegan in terms of its ingredients.What is the top ingredient in Ghirardelli Twilight Delight?
The top ingredient in Ghirardelli Twilight Delight is unsweetened chocolate.Source: USDA
