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Marzetti Chocolate Dip
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Marzetti Chocolate Dip

Marzetti
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
1g
Protein
19g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marzetti Chocolate Dip arrives in a 13.5 oz resealable plastic tub you’d typically find in the refrigerated produce or deli aisle, shelved alongside fruit dips, cream cheeses, and party-ready dessert toppings. It’s the kind of product merchants place near pre-cut fruit, cookie trays, and party platters to encourage impulse buys for gatherings. Shoppers grab it for after-school snacks, casual get-togethers, movie nights, or as a quick finishing sauce for waffles, pancakes, or ice cream. The brand leans on Marzetti’s heritage as a family-oriented condiment and dip maker, marketed toward busy parents and hosts who want an easy, crowd-pleasing sweet option rather than a gourmet chocolate spread. Labeling plays to convenience and indulgence rather than health: there’s a “chocolate” appeal and an ingredient nod to nonfat milk and “natural flavor,” but no organic or clean-label certifications; the package design is friendly and family-focused rather than artisanal. In plain terms, this is a highly processed dessert dip built from sugars, syrups, emulsifiers, starches, and preservatives for stability and shelf life. Sensory notes: a glossy, spoonable-chocolate consistency that pours slowly and clings to apple slices, pretzels or graham crackers, with a sweet, candy-like cocoa flavor and a smooth, slightly sticky mouthfeel. The ritual is simple — scoop, dip, and share — often served on a communal plate at parties or packed into lunchboxes as a special treat. Nutrition highlights on the label (about 110 calories and 19 g sugars per serving, with ~95 mg sodium) underscore the product’s sweet, indulgent role in American snacking culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 10
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars18g36%
Protein1g
* 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

Invert, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Nonfat, Milk,, Sugar,, Chocolate, Liquor,, Cocoa, (Processed, with, Alkali),, Less, than, 2%, of:, Palm, Oil,, Cocoa,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Potassium, Sorbate,, (Preservative),, Disodium, Phosphate,, Sodium, Alginate,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Artificial, Flavors,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (invert sugar, corn syrup, modified starch, preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial flavors) and is formulated for long shelf life and specific sensory properties, fitting the ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Marzetti Chocolate Dip

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy.' The Chocolate Dip is definitely a treat rather than a health food, boasting 19 grams of sugar per serving. If you're looking for a sweet indulgence to enjoy occasionally, it's a fun choice, but if you're trying to cut back on sugar or processed foods, you might want to consider it a sometimes food.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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