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Semisweet Chocolate

Semisweet Chocolates are small, sweet baking morsels commonly used in cookies, muffins and trail mixes and are a staple in Western baking and confectionery. They are energy‑dense at 480kcal per 100g and are primarily a source of sugar and fat rather than bulk nutrients. Made from cocoa, they also contribute cocoa-derived polyphenols with mild antioxidant properties, but because they are high in added sugar and saturated fat they’re typically used sparingly in recipes.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Ultra-processed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

E-

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Chocolate Chips.

Calories

480 kcal

24% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

4.2 g

8% RDI

Fat

30 g

18g sat fat

Carbs

64 g

23% RDI

Sugar

55 g

100% RDI

Fiber

5.9 g

20% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

E- · 1.6 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Semisweet Chocolate healthy?

Semisweet Chocolate is rated E- on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Semisweet Chocolate?

Semisweet Chocolate is NOVA 4 - Ultra-processed.

Q.05Is Semisweet Chocolate gluten free?

Yes, Semisweet Chocolate is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Semisweet Chocolate?

100g of Semisweet Chocolate contains 480 kcal, 4.2g protein, 63.9g carbohydrates, 30g fat, and 5.9g fiber.

Q.04Is Semisweet Chocolate vegetarian?

Yes, Semisweet Chocolate is vegetarian but not vegan.

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