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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 4.2 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 4.2 OZ

UNREAL
Available at Whole Foods
80
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll spot these in the candy or natural-snacks aisle or grab a pack at checkout as a portioned sweet treat. They deliver a nostalgic peanut-butter-cup indulgence with health-forward cues (organic sugars, inulin) but a smooth, uniform texture from added vegetable fats and emulsifiers. The multi-ingredient, shelf-stable packaged formulation and presence of additives signal an industrially processed, ready-to-eat product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 8
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
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

DARK, CHOCOLATE, (CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR‡,, CANE, SUGAR‡,, COCOA, BUTTER‡,, ORGANIC, BLUE, AGAVE, INULIN,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, VANILLA), PEANUTS, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR‡, ORGANIC, PALM, OIL**, ORGANIC, PEANUT, FLOUR, ORGANIC, BLUE, AGAVE, INULIN, SEA, SALT, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Packaged confection with added sugars, emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), inulin and vegetable fats (palm oil) and multiple industrial ingredients indicates an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4). The product is a ready-to-eat industrial formulation rather than a single minimally processed ingredient.

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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 4.2 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These cups are made with organic ingredients and contain no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, which is a plus. They’re a fun treat with 80 calories and 5 grams of sugar per cup, so if you're looking for a satisfying snack that won't totally derail your day, they fit the bill!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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$5.99
per package