UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems are candy-coated chocolate and peanut treats. Their main strength is the absence of sodium, while their main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, they serve as a sweet-and-salty confection for those seeking a plant-based alternative to traditional candy.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try them as a topping for a vegan vanilla smoothie bowl or a small addition to a plant-based dessert platter.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by added sugars and saturated fats, which drive the calorie density. However, the product is completely free of sodium.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs | 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 13g | — |
| Added Sugars | 12g | 24% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from dark chocolate and roasted peanuts, but the candy shell introduces organic cane sugar, gum acacia, and synthetic colors. These additives, along with the syrup and wax, create a formulated confection rather than a simple nut snack.
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor (Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA, 68% Fair Trade Certified Ingredients), Cane Sugar (Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA, 68% Fair Trade Certified Ingredients), Cocoa Butter (Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA, 68% Fair Trade Certified Ingredients), Vanilla), Roasted Peanuts (Peanuts, Peanut Oil), Organic Cane Sugar (Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA, 68% Fair Trade Certified Ingredients), Gum Acacia, Colored with (Beet Juice, Spirulina Extract), Organic Tapioca Syrup, Carnauba Wax.
