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Sugary, energy-dense chocolate bar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Nello chocolate bar (40 g) has 214 calories. That works out to 535 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.9 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 11.9 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
214
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
23.9g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
11.9g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 5% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 214 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.04 g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.9 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 107 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 20 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 161 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 40 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 70 g | 375 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 428 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 535 kcal |
Calculated from 535 calories per 100 g.
A Nello chocolate bar is a sugary, energy-dense, ultra-processed chocolate snack. It is best thought of as an occasional treat rather than a staple food; the available product information does not specify its exact recipe or varieties.
A Nello chocolate bar is a chocolate-based bar that contains sugar. The cocoa content, fillings, and other ingredients can vary by product or variety, and the information provided here does not give a complete ingredient list.
Yes, you can melt a Nello chocolate bar for a dessert topping or coating. Break it into small pieces and heat gently, stirring often; its sweetness may make the finished dessert sweeter than a recipe made with baking chocolate.
Store a Nello chocolate bar in its closed wrapper in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Warm conditions can soften or melt it, while moisture can affect its texture.
No, a Nello chocolate bar usually does not need refrigeration if kept somewhere cool and dry. In hot weather, you can refrigerate it in a sealed wrapper; let it warm slightly before opening to reduce condensation on the chocolate.
A Nello chocolate bar is better treated as an occasional sweet than an everyday snack. It is sugary, energy-dense, and ultra-processed, so pair it with more filling foods rather than relying on it to replace a meal.
Yes, a Nello chocolate bar can raise blood sugar because it contains carbohydrates and sugar. People managing diabetes should account for it in their meal plan; the right portion depends on their individual targets and treatment.
Not for long on its own. A Nello chocolate bar may provide quick energy, but a sweet bar is less likely to provide lasting fullness than a snack that also includes protein or fibre, such as yogurt with fruit.
Yes, you can freeze a Nello chocolate bar, but freezing is usually unnecessary for storage. Keep it tightly wrapped to protect it from moisture and odours, then let it thaw while still wrapped to limit condensation.
You can, but it may not suit everyone close to bedtime. Chocolate can contain naturally occurring stimulants, and the bar is sugary; if you notice sleep disruption after eating chocolate, have your Nello bar earlier in the day.
Vitamins
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
B12
0.1µg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.84µg · 3% DV
B5
0.13mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
23mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
125mg · 4% DV
Sodium
37mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 214 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
The Nello chocolate bar is a packaged, chocolate-based sweet snack. Chocolate bars commonly combine cocoa ingredients and sugar, while the exact recipe can vary by product; this one is best enjoyed as sold rather than assumed to have a particular filling or texture. It can be eaten on its own as a quick snack, tucked into a lunch bag, or served with coffee or tea. Depending on the variety, it may feel firm at first and soften as it melts in the mouth.
It is sugary and energy-dense, providing 535 kcal per 100 g. A medium piece is about 40 g, a useful portion to bear in mind if you want a small treat. For a lighter snack, have a piece after fruit rather than making the bar the whole snack.
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.
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
✓ 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
7.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.84g
Omega 6:3 ratio 76:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (76:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.