Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms - Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition & Ingredients Summary
One ounce of Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms (28 grams) contains 140 calories and 1.3 grams of protein. Dark chocolate mint m&ms consists of 71% carbohydrates, 5% protein, 21% fat, and less than 1% of water. Jump to Nutrition AnalysisDark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 38 ingredients, which is 21.4 more than the average chocolate bar. The recommended serving size is 1.5 ounces, or 42 grams, which is a larger portion compared to the serving size of the average chocolate bar. Jump to Ingredient Analysis
In one ounce of Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms:
Source: USDA
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Sugar: 17.3 g
- Dietary fiber: 1.3 g
- Fat: 6 g, (Saturated: 3.3 g)
- Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
- Sodium: 10.1 mg
Source: USDA
Nutrition Details
Calories
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms have 140 calories per ounce or 500 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates and fat.58% of calories in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms are from carbohydrates, 39% of calories are from fat and 4% of calories are from protein.
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms contains 2% less calories than the average chocolate bar.
Carbohydrates
The majority, or 58% of the calories in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms are from carbohydrates. The carbs in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms are mostly in the form of sugar (93%).Sugar
One ounce of Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 17.3 grams of sugar or about 58% of daily recommended intake.Compared to the average chocolate bar, Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 29% more sugar.
Fat
A substantial amount, or 39% of the calories in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms are from fat. Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms are high in total fat, with 6 grams or 9% of recommended daily values per ounce. Most of the fat in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms are saturated.Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms contain 3.4 mg of cholesterol and no trans-fat.
Compared to the average chocolate bar, Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 29% less total fat.
Protein
A single ounce of Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms contains 3% of recommended daily values or 1.3 grams of protein.Sodium
A single ounce of Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms contains 10.1 milligrams of sodium.Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 64% 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 Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms and the average chocolate bar. Comparing by equal weight (one serving or 42 grams):
| Nutrient | Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms | Difference | Average/Median Chocolate Bar |
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| Calories | 210kcal | -2% | 213kcal / 215kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | +24% | 24g / 24g |
| Sugar | 26g | +29% | 19g / 20g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | +33% | 2g / 2g |
| Total Fat | 9g | -29% | 13g / 13g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | -33% | 7g / 7g |
| Trans Fat | ~ | ~ | <0.1g / ~ |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | ~ | 5mg / 5mg |
| Sodium | 15mg | -64% | 153mg / 42mg |
| Protein | 2g | -31% | 3g / 3g |
| Calcium | 20mg | -44% | 40mg / 36mg |
| Iron | 0mg | -66% | 2mg / 1mg |
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 38 ingredients, which is 21.4 more than the average chocolate bar (16.6 ingredients). Its top ingredient is semisweet chocolate, unlike most chocolate bars, where the top ingredient tends to be chocolate.Full Ingredients List
semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate processed with alkali, chocolate, cocoa butter, milkfat, soy lecithin, artificial and natural flavors), milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, skim milk, cocoa butter, lactose, milkfat, soy lecithin, pgpr, salt, artificial and natural flavors), sugar, cornstarch, less than 1% - corn syrup, dextrin, coloring (includes yellow 5, blue 1, yellow 5 lake, blue 1 lake, yellow 6, red 40, yellow 6 lake, red 40 lake, blue 2, blue 2 lake), natural flavor, gum acacia.
Source: USDA
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms does not contain palm oil or palm derivatives, which appears in more than 25% of chocolate bars.
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms contains artificial flavoring or colors, unlike most chocolate bars, which are more naturally made.
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| 1 | Semisweet Chocolate | ||||||
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| 3 | Chocolate Alkali | ||||||
| 4 | Chocolate | ||||||
| 5 | Cocoa Butter | ||||||
| 6 | Milkfat | ||||||
| 7 | Soy Lecithin | ||||||
| 8 | Artificial | ||||||
| 9 | Natural Flavor | ||||||
| 10 | Milk Chocolate | ||||||
| 11 | Skim Milk | ||||||
| 12 | Lactose | ||||||
| 13 | Pgpr | ||||||
| 14 | Salt | ||||||
| 15 | Cornstarch | ||||||
| 16 | Corn Syrup | ||||||
| 17 | Dextrin | ||||||
| 18 | Coloring | ||||||
| 19 | Includes Yellow 5 | ||||||
| 20 | Blue 1 | ||||||
| 21 | Yellow 5 Lake | ||||||
| 22 | Blue 1 Lake | ||||||
| 23 | Yellow 6 | ||||||
| 24 | Red 40 | ||||||
| 25 | Yellow 6 Lake | ||||||
| 26 | Red 40 Lake | ||||||
| 27 | Blue | ||||||
| 28 | Blue Lake | ||||||
| 29 | Gum Acacia |
FAQ
How much sugar is in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms?
One ounce of Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 17.3 grams of sugar or 61 grams per 100g.Source: USDA
How many calories are in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms?
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms have 140 calories per ounce or 500 calories for every 100 grams.Source: USDA
How healthy is Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms?
On the positive side, Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has 33% more dietary fiber, 29% less total fat, 33% less saturated fat and 64% less sodium than the average chocolate bar. Unfortunately, it also has 29% more sugar, 31% less protein, 44% less calcium and 66% less iron than the average chocolate bar.Source: USDA
Is Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms vegan?
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms is not vegan in terms of its ingredients - it contains milkfat, milk chocolate, skim milk and lactose. It also has natural flavor which can be non-vegan.Is Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms dutched?
Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms has cacao solids treated with alkali, and contains dutched cocoa.What is the top ingredient in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms?
The top ingredient in Dark Chocolate Mint M&Ms is semisweet chocolate.Source: USDA
