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Popular snack chocolate, high sugar and fat
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Gong chocolate (30 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 540 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.1 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 9.6 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 49 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Gong chocolate is a packaged sweet snack made from airy puffed-corn pieces coated in chocolate. The small, uneven bites have a crisp, light centre and a smooth, sweet coating, so they’re easy to pick up and eat by the handful.
It works as an informal treat between meals, or alongside tea or coffee; in Turkey, it’s also a familiar choice for a casual tea break. Like many chocolate-coated snacks, it is high in sugar and fat, so a modest portion is a sensible way to enjoy it. Pair it with fresh fruit if you’d like something lighter alongside.
Selected: 100 g
540
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
57g
· 21% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
32g
· 41% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 5% · Fat 53%
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Vitamins
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
1.1mg · 7% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Magnesium
60mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
310mg · 9% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 540 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
19g
MONOUNSATURATED
10g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).
Gong chocolate is made of puffed corn pieces covered with a chocolate coating. The airy corn gives it a crisp texture, while the coating provides the chocolate flavour. The exact ingredients and coating recipe can vary by product.
Gong chocolate is crunchy because its centre is made from puffed corn, not a solid chocolate filling. The light, airy pieces break with a crisp bite beneath the smooth coating, which is what sets it apart from a plain chocolate bar.
No. Gong chocolate is made with puffed corn pieces, which are different from popped popcorn kernels. Both can be crisp and chocolate-coated, but Gong chocolate has the small, airy texture of puffed corn rather than popcorn’s familiar shape.
Gong chocolate is better treated as an occasional sweet snack than a nutrient-rich everyday choice. It is high in sugar and fat, so a small portion can fit now and then, but it is not a substitute for a more filling snack.
Yes, Gong chocolate may contain some caffeine because its coating contains chocolate. The amount depends on the cocoa content of the coating, so it cannot be determined from the product name alone; it is generally not a coffee-style caffeine source.
Yes, the chocolate coating on Gong chocolate can soften or melt in warm conditions. Heat can also make the puffed corn less crisp, so keep it somewhere cool and dry rather than in a hot car or beside a sunny window.
Store opened Gong chocolate in a tightly closed packet or container in a cool, dry place. This helps keep moisture away from the puffed corn and protects the coating from heat. Follow any specific storage directions on the package.
Yes, Gong chocolate can be eaten before a workout, but it is not an ideal fuel for everyone. Its sugar provides carbohydrate, while the fat may make it feel less comfortable close to exercise; choose timing and portion based on how your stomach responds.
Yes, Gong chocolate pairs well with coffee: the crisp corn gives it a different texture from a plain chocolate square. Since both can taste strong, unsweetened coffee often balances the snack better than a sweetened coffee drink.
Yes, children can have Gong chocolate occasionally as a sweet snack. Because it is high in sugar, keep it as a treat rather than a daily replacement for more nourishing snacks or meals.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.