Chocolate truffles are made with ganache -- a smooth mixture of chocolate and cream -- and rolled in cocoa powder or other coating. Dark chocolate truffles use chocolate that contains at least 60 percent cocoa solids and less sugar than regular chocolate. Truffles are a high-fat treat that are best enjoyed on special occasions.
Calories
The calories in truffles vary slightly depending on who makes them. Three Lindor dark chocolate truffles are considered one serving and contain 220 calories. 160 of the calories are found in the fat content. Three dark chocolate truffles made by Russell Stover hold 210 calories.
Nutrition
The fat and sugar content of dark chocolate truffles varies significantly between candy makers. A serving of Lindor truffles contains 18 g of fat and 13 g of sugar, while a serving of Russell Stover truffles has 9 g of fat and 26 g of sugar.
Health
Dark chocolate has health benefits when consumed in moderation, such as the ability to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, read the nutritional labels of dark chocolate truffles carefully to determine fat content, because too much fat in the diet can cause diabetes, heart disease and other problems, according to the McKinley Health Center at the University of Illinois.
References
- JoyofBaking.com: Chocolate Truffles Recipe
- Lindt: Lindor Truffles Dark Chocolate Nutritional Info
- CalorieKing: Calories In: Russell Stover's Chocolate: Dark Truffles
- University of Michigan Integrative Medicine: Healing Foods Pyramid - Dark Chocolate
- McKinley Health Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Facts About Fat
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