Hershey's Kisses come in an assortment of flavors, including its well-known Special Dark variety. Special Dark Kisses, when consumed in moderation, provide a few health benefits while curbing chocolate cravings.
Calories
Nine Hershey's Special Dark Kisses, considered one serving, contain 180 calories. Most of those calories stem from the fat content of the chocolate.
Nutrition
One serving of Special Dark Kisses has 12 g total fat, 8 g saturated fat, 3 g fiber, 21 g sugar and 2 g protein. It also provides 10 percent of the recommended daily iron intake.
Dark Chocolate and Health
Dark chocolate contains a lot of flavanol antioxidants, which have been associated with improving vascular health and reducing blood pressure and bad cholesterol. However, because of dark chocolate's high calorie, fat and saturated fat content, the Cleveland Clinic suggests enjoying small amounts of dark chocolate, such as one serving of Special Dark Kisses, only a few times per week.
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