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Mini Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, 4.7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Mini Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, 4.7 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
3g
Protein
16g
Sugars
50mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these mini dark chocolate almond butter cups in the chocolate/snack aisle or as an impulse buy by the register—perfect for movie nights, sharing, or a small pantry indulgence. They give a nostalgic, indulgent vibe (think childhood candy cups) but in a convenient, store‑polished form. The ingredient list (fractionated palm oil, emulsifiers, processed cocoa, milk powders, added sugars) and processing point to industrial refinement for smooth texture, long shelf life, and consistent flavor—traits common to ultra‑processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium50mg2%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars16g
Protein3g
* 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.

Ingredients

DARK, CHOCOLATE*, (CANE, SUGAR**,, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR, [PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI]**,, COCOA, BUTTER**,, SOY, LECITHIN, [EMULSIFIER],, VANILLA, BEAN, EXTRACTIVES**), ALMOND, BUTTER, (DRY, ROASTED, ALMONDS), CANE, SUGAR, FRACTIONATED, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, KERNEL, OIL, NONFAT, MILK, POWDER, WHOLE, MILK, POWDER, WHEY, POWDER, SALT, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL, SOY, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), VANILLA, BEAN, EXTRACTIVES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) ready-to-eat confection composed of multiple industrial ingredients and additives—fractionated palm kernel oil, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), processed cocoa (alkali-treated), milk powders, and added sugars—formulated for texture, stability, and uniform taste.

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Common Questions about Mini Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, 4.7 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! These little treats pack a decent amount of calories and sugar, so if you're looking for a guilt-free snack, they might not fit the bill. However, if you're craving something sweet and satisfying, they can definitely be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$5.49
per package