Ghirardelli Chocolate, Squares, Fall Assortment Chocolate
Processing Score
11.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, corn syrup, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
747599323492
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 60mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 27g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 2g
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
28 listed · 8 flagged for reviewSUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (PASTEURIZED MILK, SUGAR), PALM OIL, WATER, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MILK FAT, COCOA-PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SOY LECITHIN-AN EMULSIFIER, COFFEE POWDER, RICE FLOUR, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBITOL, SPICES, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE, VANILLA, VANILLIN -ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, HAZELNUTS, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CITRIC ACID AND TBHQ - AS PRESERVATIVES, CARAMEL COLOR, SUNFLOWER OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Ghirardelli Chocolate, Squares, Fall Assortment Chocolate scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Flavors (Vanillin -Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Processed Fruit Products (Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa-Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Ghirardelli Chocolate, Squares, Fall Assortment Chocolate's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Coffee Powder, Vanilla.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker
In this product: Sorbitol.
Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Pasteurized Milk, Sugar).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid And Tbhq - As Preservatives.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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