Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One square of Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares (15 grams) contains 70 calories and 0.5 grams of protein. It consists of 67% carbohydrates, 3% protein, 27% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisGhirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares has 21 ingredients, which is 4.4 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 Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares:
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 Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares have 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 Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares are from carbohydrates, 46% of calories are from fat and 3% of calories are from protein.
Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares contains 9% less calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
The majority, or 51% of the calories in Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (11% and 89%).Sugar
One square of Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares has 8 grams of sugar or about 27% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares has 11% more sugar.
Fat
A substantial amount, or 46% of the calories in Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares are from fat. It are high in total fat, with 4 grams or 6% of recommended daily values per square. Most of the fat in Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares are saturated.Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares are cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares has 12% less total fat.
Protein
A single square of Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares contains 0.5 grams of protein.Sodium
Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares 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 Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 30 grams):
| Nutrient | Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares | 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 |
| Vitamin D | ~ | ~ | 1iu / ~ |
| Calcium | 10mg | -62% | 29mg / 26mg |
| Iron | 1mg | +21% | 1mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares has 21 ingredients, which is 4.4 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, cocoa butter, tapioca syrup, water, milk fat, raspberry powder, corn syrup, soy lecithin, fruit and vegetable juice (color), extracts of oregano, flaxseed, plum, and green tea (to preserve freshness), vanilla extract, agar.
Source: USDA
Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares contains palm oil or palm derivatives, which also appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
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| 3 | Beet Syrup | ||||||
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| 6 | Tapioca Syrup | ||||||
| 7 | Water | ||||||
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| 9 | Raspberry Powder | ||||||
| 10 | Corn Syrup | ||||||
| 11 | Soy Lecithin | ||||||
| 12 | Fruit | ||||||
| 13 | Vegetable Juice | ||||||
| 14 | Color | ||||||
| 15 | Extracts Oregano | ||||||
| 16 | Flaxseed | ||||||
| 17 | Plum | ||||||
| 18 | Green Tea | ||||||
| 19 | Preserve | ||||||
| 20 | Vanilla Extract | ||||||
| 21 | Agar |
FAQ
How many calories are in Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares?
Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares have 70 calories per square or 467 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares?
On the positive side, Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares 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 Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares vegan?
Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares is not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it contains milk fat.What is the top ingredient in Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares?
The top ingredient in Ghirardelli Raspberry Dark Chocolate Squares is sugar.Source: USDA
