Chocolate candies
Liliys Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Style
2.8 oz/80 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 48
Liliys Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Style scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better chocolate candy
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Roasted & Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds Trader Joe's · 6 oz Less saturated fat · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 84 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Style
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Dextrin minus 2.5 points
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 1.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 433 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 33.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 52.5 = 47.5 → 48
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 433 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 36.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 33.3 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 29 g
Ingredients
- UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE
- DEXTRIN+
- COCOA BUTTER
- ERYTHRITOL+ (moderate concern)
- WHOLE MILK POWDER (BST FREE)
- CHICORY ROOT FIBER
- MILK FAT (BST FREE)
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- SEA SALT
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- STEVIA EXTRACT
- VANILLA EXTRACT
Label text, as published
UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, DEXTRIN+, COCOA BUTTER, ERYTHRITOL+, WHOLE MILK POWDER (BST FREE), CHICORY ROOT FIBER, MILK FAT (BST FREE), NATURAL FLAVOR, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, STEVIA EXTRACT, VANILLA EXTRACT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu