Although Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses were originally released as a limited edition flavor, the candy was such a success that the Hershey Candy Company decided to keep the candy around permanently. This candy may sell well, but it contains a significant amount of calories, fat and sugar. Those who are trying to maintain a healthy diet should only eat this candy occasionally and avoid eating too much.
Serving Size
The recommended serving size for Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses is 9 pieces. This is approximately 41 g. The nutrition facts are based on this amount, so if you eat more or less than 9 pieces you need to adjust the amounts accordingly.
Calories, Fat and Cholesterol
Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses contain 180 calories per serving, with 100 of these calories coming from fat. This is a significant number, especially since this candy is unlikely to fully satisfy your hunger. The total amount of fat in each serving is 12 g, with 8 g of this coming from saturated fat. This is 18 percent of the recommended daily value of total fat and a whopping 40 percent of the daily value of saturated fat. The FDA recommends limiting your daily fat consumption to 65 g of fat and your saturated fat consumption to 20 g. This candy also has 5 mg of cholesterol, or about 1 percent of the daily value.
Carbohydrates
This candy has 25 g of total carbohydrates, which is about 8 percent of the recommended daily value. This amount includes 3 g of dietary fiber, which is about 12 percent of the daily value. The candy has 21 g of sugar. The FDA suggests that you refrain from consuming too much sugar.
Other Nutrients
Hershey's Dark Chocolate Kisses have 15 mg of sodium. This is about 1 percent of the daily value. Each serving also has 2 g of protein and 10 percent of the daily value of iron. It is not a significant source of any other vitamin or mineral.
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