Ghirardelli Dark & Mint - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One square of Ghirardelli Dark & Mint (15 grams) contains 70 calories and 0.5 grams of protein. Ghirardelli dark & mint consist of 67% carbohydrates, 3% protein, 27% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisGhirardelli Dark & Mint has 18 ingredients, which is 1.4 more than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 2 squares, or 30 grams, which is a smaller portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one square of Ghirardelli Dark & Mint:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 70
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Dietary fiber: 1 g
- Fat: 4 g, (Saturated: 2.3 g)
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint has 70 calories per square or 467 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and fat.51% of calories in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint are from carbohydrates, 46% of calories are from fat and 3% of calories are from protein.
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint contains 9% less calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
The majority, or 51% of the calories in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint are from carbohydrates. The carbs in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (11% and 89%).Sugar
One square of Ghirardelli Dark & Mint has 8 grams of sugar or about 27% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Ghirardelli Dark & Mint has 11% more sugar.
Fat
A substantial amount, or 46% of the calories in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint are from fat. Ghirardelli Dark & Mint is high in total fat, with 4 grams or 6% of recommended daily values per square. Most of the fat in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint are saturated.Ghirardelli Dark & Mint is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Ghirardelli Dark & Mint has 12% less total fat.
Protein
A single square of Ghirardelli Dark & Mint contains 0.5 grams of protein.Sodium
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint contains 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 Dark & Mint and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 30 grams):
| Nutrient | Ghirardelli Dark & Mint | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 140kcal | -9% | 152kcal / 154kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | +15% | 17g / 17g |
| Sugar | 16g | +11% | 13g / 14g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | +86% | 2g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 8g | -12% | 9g / 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | -15% | 5g / 5g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 4mg / 4mg |
| Sodium | ~ | -100% | 109mg / 30mg |
| Protein | 1g | -52% | 2g / 2g |
| Calcium | 10mg | -62% | 29mg / 26mg |
| Iron | 1mg | +21% | 1mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint has 18 ingredients, which is 1.4 more than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is sugar, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
sugar, unsweetened chocolate, beet syrup, palm oil, tapioca syrup, cocoa butter, milk fat, corn syrup, water, soy lecithin, extracts of oregano, flaxseed, plum, and green tea (to preserve freshness), peppermint oil, vanilla extract, agar.
Source: USDA
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint contains palm oil or palm derivatives, which also appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
Ingredients Compared to Other Chocolate Bars
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| 2 | Unsweetened Chocolate | ||||||
| 3 | Beet Syrup | ||||||
| 4 | Palm Oil | ||||||
| 5 | Tapioca Syrup | ||||||
| 6 | Cocoa Butter | ||||||
| 7 | Milk Fat | ||||||
| 8 | Corn Syrup | ||||||
| 9 | Water | ||||||
| 10 | Soy Lecithin | ||||||
| 11 | Extracts Oregano | ||||||
| 12 | Flaxseed | ||||||
| 13 | Plum | ||||||
| 14 | Green Tea | ||||||
| 15 | Preserve | ||||||
| 16 | Peppermint Oil | ||||||
| 17 | Vanilla Extract | ||||||
| 18 | Agar |
FAQ
How many calories are in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint?
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint has 70 calories per square or 467 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Ghirardelli Dark & Mint?
On the positive side, Ghirardelli Dark & Mint has 86% more dietary fiber, 12% less total fat, 15% less saturated fat, 100% less cholesterol, 100% less sodium and 21% more iron than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 11% more sugar, 52% less protein and 62% less calcium than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Ghirardelli Dark & Mint vegan?
Ghirardelli Dark & Mint is not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it contains milk fat.What is the top ingredient in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint?
The top ingredient in Ghirardelli Dark & Mint is sugar.Source: USDA
