continental

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continental

thorntons · 284g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
528
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarLow salt
Barcode
5016346510900
Sold in
Tunisia, United Kingdom

At a glance

continental (thorntons) is a product in the category “Assorted chocolate candies”. It provides 528 kcal (2,190 kJ) per 100 g. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 11% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 69% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 7 additives: E1103 - Invertase, E160c - Paprika extract, E220 - Sulphur dioxide, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, and E330 - Citric acid. It is sold in Tunisia and United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 2,190 kJ / 528 kcal 26%
Fat 32 g 46%
Saturated fat 20 g 100%
Carbohydrates 54 g 21%
Sugars 50 g 56%
Added sugars 52 g
Polyols < 0.01 g
Starch < 0.01 g
Fibre 0.19 g 1%
Protein 5.2 g 10%
Salt 0.22 g 4%
Cholesterol 8.1 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 19 µg
Vitamin D 0.08 µg
Vitamin E 0.96 mg
Vitamin C 0.61 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 µg
Calcium 62 mg
Iron 0.15 mg
Magnesium 9.2 mg
Potassium 95 mg
Zinc 0.29 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes < 0.01 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 830 products in the category “Assorted chocolate candies”.

Energy -3%
This product: 528 kcal Category median: 544.5 kcal
Sugars +4%
This product: 50 g Category median: 48 g
Fat -6%
This product: 32 g Category median: 34 g
Saturated fat +11%
This product: 20 g Category median: 18 g
Salt +69%
This product: 0.2 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein -13%
This product: 5.2 g Category median: 6 g
Fibre -89%
This product: 0.2 g Category median: 1.7 g

Ingredients

Sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa mass, dried whole MILK, vegetable oils (palm, shea), HAZELNUTS, butter (MILK), dried skimmed MILK, glucose syrup, humectant (sorbitol), fat reduced cocoa powder, double cream (MILK), sweetened condensed milk (whole MILK, sugar), lactose (MILK), dextrose, dried apricots (contain preservative: SULPHUR DIOXIDE), MILK fat, emulsifiers (SOYA lecithin, sunflower lecithin), whole MILK, lemon juice powder (maltodextrin, concentrated lemon juice), invert sugar syrup, concentrated orange juice, ALMONDS, dried instant coffee, salt, flavourings, stabiliser (invertase), sea salt, acid (citric acid), colour (paprika extract)

Allergens

MilkSulphur dioxide and sulphites

May contain traces of

EggsTree nuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in continental?

continental contains 528 kcal per 100 g.

Is continental vegan?

No. The ingredient list of continental contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does continental contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of continental includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does continental contain?

continental contains E1103 - Invertase, E160c - Paprika extract, E220 - Sulphur dioxide, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, and E420 - Sorbitol.

Which allergens are in continental?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of continental lists these allergens: Milk and Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Always check the package.

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