Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One section of Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate (8 grams) contains 44 calories and 0.4 grams of protein. It consists of 50% carbohydrates, 5% protein, 40% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisAlter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate contains 14 ingredients, which is similar to the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 5 sections, or 40 grams, which is very similar to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one section of Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 44
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Sugar: 2.8 g
- Dietary fiber: 0.8 g
- Fat: 3.2 g, (Saturated: 2 g)
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
- Sodium: 14 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate has 44 calories per section or 550 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and carbohydrates.62% of calories in Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate are from fat, 35% of calories are from carbohydrates and 3% of calories are from protein.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate has 7% more calories.
Carbohydrates
A good portion, or 35% of the calories in Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate are from carbohydrates. The carbs are mostly in the form of dietary fiber and sugar (22% and 78%).Sugar
One section of Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate has 2.8 grams of sugar or about 9% of daily recommended intake.Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate has 27% less sugar than the average chocolate bar.
Fat
The majority, or 62% of the calories in Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate are from fat. It is high in total fat, with 3.2 grams or 5% of recommended daily values per section. Most of the fat in Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate are saturated.Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate contains 1 mg of cholesterol and no trans-fat.
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate contains 32% more total fat than the average chocolate bar.
Protein
A single section of Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate contains 0.4 grams of protein.Sodium
A single section of Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate contains 14 milligrams of sodium.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate has 75% less sodium.
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Nutrition Comparison to Other Chocolate Bars
Here is a table of nutritional differences between Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 40 grams):
| Nutrient | Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 220kcal | +7% | 203kcal / 205kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | -13% | 23g / 23g |
| Sugar | 14g | -27% | 18g / 19g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | +178% | 2g / 1g |
| Total Fat | 16g | +32% | 12g / 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | +41% | 7g / 7g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | ~ | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | 70mg | -75% | 145mg / 40mg |
| Protein | 2g | -28% | 3g / 3g |
| Vitamin C | ~ | ~ | 1mg / ~ |
| Calcium | 20mg | -42% | 38mg / 34mg |
| Iron | 3mg | +186% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate contains 14 ingredients, which is similar to the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is cacao bean, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
*+cacao beans, *+raw cane sugar, salted caramel granulates (*+raw cane sugar, *glucose syrup, *butter, *cream, water, salt), *+cocoa butter, *butterfat, sea salt (fleur de sel), natural flavor.
Source: USDA
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
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| 2 | Cane Sugar | ||||||
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| 5 | Butter | ||||||
| 6 | Cream | ||||||
| 7 | Water | ||||||
| 8 | Salt | ||||||
| 9 | Cocoa Butter | ||||||
| 10 | Butterfat | ||||||
| 11 | Sea Salt | ||||||
| 12 | Fleur Sel | ||||||
| 13 | Natural Flavor |
FAQ
How many calories are in Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate?
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate has 44 calories per section or 550 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate?
On the positive side, Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate has 27% less sugar, 178% more dietary fiber, 75% less sodium and 186% more iron than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 32% more total fat, 41% more saturated fat, 28% less protein and 42% less calcium than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate vegan?
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate is not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it contains butter, cream and butterfat. It also has natural flavor which can be non-vegan.Is Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate organic?
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate is certified organic by the manufacturer.Source: USDA
Is Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate gluten-free?
Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate is verfied gluten-free by the manufacturer.What is the top ingredient in Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate?
The top ingredient in Alter Eco Burnt Caramel Dark Chocolate is cacao bean.Source: USDA
