Continental

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Continental

Thorntons · 264g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
551
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarLow salt
Barcode
5016346519439
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Continental (Thorntons) is a product in the category “Assorted chocolate candies”. It provides 551 kcal (2,275 kJ) per 100 g. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 16% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 46% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 6 additives: E1103 - Invertase, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, E503 - Ammonium carbonates, and E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 2,275 kJ / 551 kcal 28%
Fat 35 g 50%
Saturated fat 21 g 105%
Carbohydrates 51 g 20%
Sugars 49 g 54%
Added sugars 0.11 g
Protein 6.1 g 12%
Salt 0.19 g 3%
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 +1%
This product: 551 kcal Category median: 544.5 kcal
Sugars +1%
This product: 48.6 g Category median: 48 g
Fat +4%
This product: 35.3 g Category median: 34 g
Saturated fat +16%
This product: 20.9 g Category median: 18 g
Salt +46%
This product: 0.2 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein +2%
This product: 6.1 g Category median: 6 g

Ingredients

ients Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Whole Milk, Vegetable Fats (Palm Kernel, Palm, Shea), Hazelnuts, Dried Skimmed Milk, Butter (Milk), Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Glucose Syrup, Whole Milk, Double Cream (Milk), Dextrose, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin), Almonds, Anhydros Milk Fat, Invert Sugar Syrup, Lemon Juice Powder (Maltodextrin, Concentrated Lemon Juice), Roasted Cocoa Nibs, Concentrated Orange Juice, Maize Starch, Dried Instant Coffee, Salt, Flavourings, Stabiliser (Invertase), Sea Salt, Raising Agent (Ammonium Hydrogen Carbonate), Lactose (Milk), Acid (Citric Acid), Our Chocolate is made with 100% Cocoa Butter, Milk Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 30% minimum, Milk Solids 20% minimum, Dark Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 48% minimum, Gianduja Milk Chocolate contains: Cocoa Solids 29% minimum, Milk Solids 15% minimum c Feedback

Allergens

Milk

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Continental?

Continental contains 551 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, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, E330 - Citric acid, E503 - Ammonium carbonates, and E503ii - Ammonium hydrogen carbonate.

Which allergens are in Continental?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Continental lists these allergens: Milk. Always check the package.

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