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Ghirardelli Chocolate

Ghirardelli Chocolate nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
50/100
Calories
531
Sugar
25g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

❌ TOXIC: Theobromine causes heart failure.
Ref: ASPCA
❌ TOXIC: High Theobromine content.
Ref: ASPCA
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Tree Nuts

One of the Top 9 Major Allergens (includes Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews). Cross-contamination is common in processing facilities.

Full Ingredients List:

Unsweetened chocolate, cane sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla extract, soy lecithin. May contain milk and tree nuts. Busted by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Leandro, CA 94578 US.A. 2021 Ghirardelli Chocomte Company. GCC#105020

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in high quantity (46.875g)

A high consumption of fat can raise cholesterol and increase heart disease risk. Limit consumption.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in high quantity (28.125g)

High consumption of saturated fats increases the risk of heart diseases. Choose products with lower content.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in high quantity (25g)

A high consumption of sugar causes weight gain, tooth decay, and risks of type 2 diabetes. Limit sugary drinks and snacks.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in low quantity (0g)

Low salt content.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Tree Nuts
  • High Sugar Content

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Elena Rodriguez

Elena Rodriguez

Health Coach

"Elena focuses on practical nutrition for families."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Ghirardelli Chocolate truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 50/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Tree Nuts. One of the Top 9 Major Allergens (includes Almonds, Walnuts, Cashews). Cross-contamination is common in processing facilities. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

The Sugar Reality Check

This product contains 25g of sugar per 100g. To put that into perspective, that's equivalent to eating roughly 6 sugar cubes directly. While it might taste great, such a high glycemic load can lead to rapid insulin spikes followed by energy crashes.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Ghirardelli Chocolate achieves a CakeID Score of 50/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Health Recommendations

Sugar Spike

High sugar may cause energy crashes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ghirardelli Chocolate healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 50/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Ghirardelli Chocolate Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Tree Nuts, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
531
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47g60%
Saturated Fat 28g140%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 44g16%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 531 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

53
Run
66
Cycle
133
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~6 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.