Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One piece of Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel (9 grams) contains 42 calories and 0.3 grams of protein. It consists of 78% carbohydrates, 3% protein, 17% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisRiesen Chocolate Covered Caramel contains 17 ingredients, which is similar to the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 4 pieces, or 36 grams, which is very similar to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one piece of Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 42
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Sugar: 3.8 g
- Fat: 1.5 g, (Saturated: 0.9 g)
- Sodium: 3.8 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has 42 calories per piece or 467 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and fat.66% of calories in Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel are from carbohydrates, 32% of calories are from fat and 3% of calories are from protein.
Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel contains 8% less calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
The majority, or 66% of the calories in Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of sugar (100%).Sugar
One piece of Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has 3.8 grams of sugar or about 13% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has 13% less sugar.
Fat
A substantial amount, or 32% of the calories in Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 1.5 grams per piece. Most of the fat in Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel are saturated.Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel is cholesterol free and trans-fat free.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has 45% less total fat.
Protein
A single piece of Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel contains 0.3 grams of protein.Sodium
A single piece of Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel contains 3.8 milligrams of sodium.Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has 58% 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 Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 36 grams):
| Nutrient | Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 170kcal | -8% | 183kcal / 184kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | +35% | 21g / 21g |
| Sugar | 15g | -13% | 16g / 17g |
| Dietary Fiber | ~ | -100% | 2g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 6g | -45% | 11g / 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | -45% | 6g / 6g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | ~ | -100% | 4mg / 4mg |
| Sodium | 15mg | -58% | 131mg / 36mg |
| Protein | 1g | -60% | 3g / 2g |
| Vitamin C | ~ | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | 20mg | -35% | 34mg / 31mg |
| Iron | 1mg | -39% | 1mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel contains 17 ingredients, which is similar to the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is glucose syrup, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
glucose syrup (from wheat or corn), semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, butterfat, soy lecithin emulsifier, vanilla powder), sugar, condensed whey, palm oil, condensed skim milk, cocoa processed with alkali, sorbitol humectant, contains less than 2% of whey powder, modified potato starch.
Source: USDA
Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel contains palm oil or palm derivatives, which also appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
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| 2 | Wheat Corn | ||||||
| 3 | Semi Sweet Chocolate | ||||||
| 4 | Sugar | ||||||
| 5 | Cocoa Liquor | ||||||
| 6 | Cocoa Butter | ||||||
| 7 | Butterfat | ||||||
| 8 | Soy Lecithin | ||||||
| 9 | Vanilla Powder | ||||||
| 10 | Condensed Whey | ||||||
| 11 | Palm Oil | ||||||
| 12 | Condensed Skim Milk | ||||||
| 13 | Cocoa Alkali | ||||||
| 14 | Sorbitol Humectant | ||||||
| 15 | Whey Powder | ||||||
| 16 | Modified Potato Starch |
FAQ
How many calories are in Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel?
Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has 42 calories per piece or 467 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel?
On the positive side, Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has 13% less sugar, 45% less total fat, 45% less saturated fat, 100% less cholesterol and 58% less sodium than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 100% less dietary fiber, 60% less protein, 35% less calcium and 39% less iron than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel vegan?
Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel is not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it contains butterfat, condensed skim milk and whey.Is Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel dutched?
Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel has cacao solids treated with alkali, and contains dutched cocoa.What is the top ingredient in Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel?
The top ingredient in Riesen Chocolate Covered Caramel is glucose syrup.Source: USDA
