Golden Valu, Mint Penguins Dark Chocolate
Processing Score
12.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
079113738506
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g
19%
Saturated Fat 11g
55%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
4 listed · 2 flagged for reviewDARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, ANHYDROUS MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), WHITE CONFECTIONERY COATING (SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK POWDER, SOY LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR [TITANIUM DIOXIDE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), SOY LECITHIN, PEPPERMINT OIL.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Golden Valu, Mint Penguins Dark 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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Anhydrous Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla), White Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Artificial Color [Titanium Dioxide], Artificial Flavor).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Peppermint Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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