White chocolate candy
Common food
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White chocolate candy is a rich, creamy confection made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, offering a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a sweet, vanilla-forward flavor. With 539 kcal per 100g, it is energy-dense, primarily from its high fat (32.09g) and sugar (59g) content, providing almost no fiber or protein. Its indulgent profile makes it a popular treat, but its nutritional makeup positions it as an occasional luxury rather than a daily staple.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 43% carbs · 53% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore white chocolate for its uniquely sweet, buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture that dissolves on the tongue. It is beloved for its versatility in desserts, from truffles to cookies, and its ability to pair with fruits, nuts, and other flavors, making it a staple in many cultures' sweet traditions.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
Its high sugar (59g per 100g) and fat content can lead to blood sugar spikes and contribute to weight gain if overconsumed, and it is a common allergen due to milk solids. To counteract these, practice portion control by limiting servings to 1-2 squares (about 20-30g), and pair it with protein-rich foods like nuts or yogurt to slow sugar absorption and enhance satiety.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy due to high carbohydrate and fat content
- Contains cocoa butter, which provides some antioxidants like polyphenols
- Often fortified with calcium from milk solids, supporting bone health
- Can enhance mood and provide psychological comfort as a treat
- Versatile ingredient in baking and confectionery
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
White chocolate was first mass-produced in 1936 by Nestlé, but it wasn't officially classified as 'chocolate' in the U.S. until 2002, due to its lack of cocoa solids.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.3 g |
| Energy | 539 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.1 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 59.2 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.20 g |
| Total Sugars | 59.0 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 199 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.24 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 176 mg |
| Potassium, K | 286 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 90.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.74 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 4.5 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.50 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.06 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 mg |
| Niacin | 0.74 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 7.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 7.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 7.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 29.5 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.56 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 9.0 ug |
| Retinol | 9.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.96 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.1 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 19.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.31 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.15 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.63 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.80 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 9.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 9.1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 9.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.91 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.10 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 21.0 mg |
FAQ
Is white chocolate really chocolate?
Technically, white chocolate contains cocoa butter but no cocoa solids, so it's not considered 'true' chocolate by some standards, though it is made from the cocoa bean.
Can white chocolate be part of a healthy diet?
Yes, in moderation. Its high sugar and fat content means it should be enjoyed occasionally, ideally paired with protein or fiber to balance its effects.
What's the difference between white chocolate and other chocolates?
Unlike dark or milk chocolate, white chocolate lacks cocoa solids, giving it a pale color and a sweeter, creamier taste without the bitter notes of cocoa.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 5.39 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 0.2 g fiber · 59.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.31 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.