'Surprising' Christmas chocolate with more sugar than Cadbury, Galaxy and Aero

Chloe Dobinson

11 December 2024 at 9:55 am·2-min read

Person eating dark chocolate — -Credit: (Image: Getty)

A recent dietary analysis has revealed which bars contain the highest sugar content among Christmas chocolates.

Conducted by the weight-loss programme Second Nature, the analysis reviewed all Christmas chocolates in British supermarkets, comparing their sugar content per 100g to highlight those with the most shocking sugar levels.

Cadbury Mini Snow Balls contain the highest sugar levels, with 68g of sugar per 100g. A single portion, which is around six pieces (24.3g), contains 16.5g of sugar which is more than 55 percent of your recommended daily intake.

Second Nature also revealed that a Galaxy Chocolate Selection Box contains 67g of sugar per 100g, with a 42g portion packing in 28g of sugar. This is nearly the entire recommended daily allowance. In comparison, After Eights contains 11.4g of sugar per two mints, amounting to 66.2g per 100g.

Mike Gibbs, co-founder of Second Nature, said: "As Christmas Day draws near, tucking into festive chocolates is a tradition most of us wouldn’t dream of skipping. It’s all part of the fun, but it’s worth knowing just how much sugar is crammed into these little treats.

“Some of the most popular chocolates on supermarket shelves are packed with surprisingly high amounts of sugar, and it can quickly add up if you’re not careful but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy them. However, keeping an eye on portion sizes and being mindful of how much you’re having can certainly make a big difference.”

Top 10 most sugary Christmas chocolates

Terry's Chocolate Orange was tenth on the list -Credit:Getty

Listed with the amount of sugar per portion

Cadbury Mini Snow Balls - 16.5g
Galaxy Chocolate Selection Box - 28g
After Eight - 11.4g
Matchmakers: Zingy Orange - 8.3g
Matchmakers: Cool Mint - 8.1g
Cadbury Milk Chocolate Coins - 15.3g
Aero Bubbles - 14.5g
Smarties Elf Treats Milk Chocolate Tube - 11.4g
M&M's Santa Milk Chocolate - 14.8g
Terry's Chocolate Orange - 18g

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