Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One square of Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate (4.2 grams) contains 23 calories and 0.4 grams of protein. It consists of 38% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 43% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisNirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate contains only 6 ingredients, which is 10.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 10 squares, or 42 grams, which is a larger portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one square of Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 23
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Dietary fiber: 0.3 g
- Fat: 1.8 g, (Saturated: 1.1 g)
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate has 23 calories per square or 548 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and carbohydrates.67% of calories in Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate are from fat, 26% of calories are from carbohydrates and 7% of calories are from protein.
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate has 7% more calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
A good portion, or 26% of the calories in Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (21% and 79%).Sugar
One square of Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate has 1.1 grams of sugar or about 4% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate has 46% less sugar.
Fat
The majority, or 67% of the calories in Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 1.8 grams or 3% of recommended daily values per square. Most of the fat in Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate are saturated.Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate has 41% more total fat.
Protein
A single square of Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate contains 0.4 grams of protein.Sodium
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate 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 Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 42 grams):
| Nutrient | Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 230kcal | +7% | 213kcal / 215kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | -34% | 24g / 24g |
| Sugar | 11g | -46% | 19g / 20g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | +97% | 2g / 2g |
| Total Fat | 18g | +41% | 13g / 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | +48% | 7g / 7g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | ~ | -100% | 153mg / 42mg |
| Protein | 4g | +38% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | 20mg | -44% | 40mg / 36mg |
| Iron | 1mg | -49% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate contains only 6 ingredients, which is 10.6 fewer than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is cocoa mass, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
organic cocoa mass*, organic raw cane sugar*, pistachio*, (5%), walnut* (5%), organic fat-reduced cocoa powder*, soy lecithin (an emulsifier).
Source: USDA
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
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| 5 | Organic Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder | ||||||
| 6 | Soy Lecithin |
FAQ
How many calories are in Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate?
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate has 23 calories per square or 548 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate?
On the positive side, Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate has 46% less sugar, 97% more dietary fiber, 100% less cholesterol, 100% less sodium and 38% more protein than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 41% more total fat, 48% more saturated fat, 44% less calcium and 49% less iron than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate vegan?
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate is likely vegan in terms of its ingredients.Is Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate organic?
Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate is certified organic by the manufacturer.Source: USDA
What is the top ingredient in Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate?
The top ingredient in Nirvana Pistachio Walnut Almond Dark Chocolate is organic cocoa mass.Source: USDA
