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Nutrition Facts Ghirardelli Semi sweet chocolate chips

Amount Per 12 oz
Calories 1587.6 Kcal (6647 kJ)
Calories from fat 918.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 102.06g 157%
Saturated Fat 56.7g 284%
Total Carbs 226.8g 76%
Sugars 181.44g 726%
Protein 22.68g 45%
Iron 16.3mg 91%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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  • WeightWatchers Points: 40.3, PointsPlus: 53, SmartPoints: 83
    WeightWatchers Points are estimated by carbohydrates, fats, protein and fiber in product. They are not an affirmation of better quality or nutritional value of the product or its manufacturer. Only way to count for dieters. Less points are better.
    Read more at Weight watchers diet review
  • 2 tsp of sugars per serving
    This includes both naturally occurring and added sugars. According to the USDA, every man woman and child in the US consumes approximately 80 pounds of caloric sweeteners per year! That works out to 25 tsp of sugars per day, or 400 extra calories!
  • Yay! No artificial colors
    Good choice! No artificial colors in this according to our last product update. Gum, mints and candy, while you're only consuming just a little bit, can have some added elements you don't want - like artificial colors. Parents of children sensitive to artificial colors report reactions from tiny doses. Many people on special diets avoid them and others are actually allergic to them. And the good news is that this product has none! ------------ Sources: Feingold BF. Hyperkinesis and learning disabilities linked to artificial food flavors and colors. Am J Nurs 1975; 75-5: 797-803. Harley JP, Matthews CG, Eichman P. Synthetic Food Colors and Hyperactivity in Children: A double-blind challenge experiment. Pediatrics 1978; 62: 975-983. Kobylewski S, Jacobson M. Toxicology of food dyes. Int J Occup Env Heal 2012; 18-3: 220-246. McCann D, Barrett A, Cooper A, Crumpler D, Dalen L, Grimshaw K, Kitchin E, Lok K, Porteous L, Prince E, Sonuga-Garke E, OWarner J, Stevenson J. Food additives and hyperactive behavior in 3-year-old and 8/9-year-old children in the community: a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2007; 370: 1560-67. Schab DW, Trinh NT. Do artificial food colors promote hyperactivity in children with hyperactive syndromes? A meta-analysis of double-blind placebo-controlled trials. J Dev Behav Pediatr 2004; 25: 423-434. Sonuga-Barke EJS, Hollis C, Brandeis D, Konofal E, Cortese S, Lecendreux M, Daley D, Wong I, Ferrin M, Sergeant J, Holtmann M, Stevenson J, Danckaerts M, Van Der Oord S, Dopfner M, Dittmann R, Simonoff E, Zuddas A, Banaschewski T, Buitelaar J, Coghill D. Nonharmacological interventions for ADHA: Systematic review and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials of dietary and psychological treatments. Am J Psychiatry 2013; 170-3: 275-289. Stevens LJ, Kuczek T, Burgess JR, Hurt E, Arnold LE. Dietary sensitivities and ADHD symptoms: Thirty-five years of research. Clin Pediatr 2011; 50:279-293. Williams JI, Cram DM, Tausig FT, Webster E. Relative effects of drugs and diet on hyperactive behaviors: An experimental study. Pediatrics 1978; 61-6: 811-817.
  • For dieters: FoodPoints value is 2
    * FoodPoints are calculated by Fooducate based on fats, carbs, fiber, and protein. They are not an endorsement or approval of the product or its manufacturer. The fewer points - the better.
  • Serving size is really small here
    The standard serving size for chocolate candy is 40 grams. This product has a serving that is significantly smaller. If you only consume 1 serving - that's great. But if you eat more than one...
  • Learn about "chocolate health benefits"
    Chocolate enjoys a health halo due to its antioxidant properties. But it is also high in sugar and VERY HIGH in saturated fats. So you should limit yourself to LESS THAN the recommended serving size. But the antioxidant levels vary greatly depending on its processing. In general, milk chocolates have a very small amount of antioxidants, so you should opt for dark chocolate with a high percentage of cocoa. If your chocolate has been "alkalized", that means it has undergone processing to remove its bitter taste. Unfortunately, the bitter taste comes from those very same antioxidants...
  • Learn about soy lecithin, found here
    Lecithins are oily substances that occur naturally in plants (soybeans) and animals (egg yolks). Soy lecithin possesses emulsification properties. This means it can keep a candy bar “together” by making sure that the cocoa and the cocoa butter don’t separate. It is also used in bakery items to keep the dough from sticking and to improve its ability to rise.

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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts

79%
of RDI* (1588 calories) 340.2 g
  • Cal: 79.4 %
  • Fat: 157 %
  • Carb: 75.6 %
  • Prot: 45.4 %
  • 0%
    25%
    75%
    RDI norm*

Calories Breakdown

  • Carbs (47.3%)
  • Fat (47.9%)
  • Protein (4.8%)

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