Milk chocolate

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Milk chocolate

2/ 10Poor
Controversy: 1.1

Rated by 11 diets

0 approve0 caution11 avoid
Is Milk chocolate Healthy?

Mostly no — Milk chocolate is avoided by the majority of diets reviewed. 11 out of 11 diets recommend against it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
535kcal
Protein
7.7g
Carbs
60g
Fat
30g
Fiber
2.3g
Sugar
52g
Sodium
79mg

Diet Ratings

Keto1/10AVOID

Milk chocolate contains 12-14g net carbs per 1oz due to added sugars and milk solids. Incompatible with keto macros even in small portions.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Milk chocolate contains dairy milk as a primary ingredient. Directly violates vegan diet rules which exclude all dairy products and their derivatives.

Paleo2/10AVOID

Milk chocolate contains dairy (excluded), high sugar, and processing. It violates multiple paleo principles and offers minimal nutritional value aligned with paleo goals.

Mediterranean2/10AVOID

High in added sugars and saturated fat, low in cocoa content and beneficial compounds. Contradicts Mediterranean principles of minimal added sugars and processed foods.

Carnivore1/10AVOID

Milk chocolate combines cacao (plant) with milk and sugar. Plant-derived cacao component violates carnivore rules. High sugar content makes it incompatible regardless of milk content.

Whole301/10AVOID

Milk chocolate contains dairy (milk), which is explicitly excluded from Whole30. It also contains added sugar. Both are non-compliant.

Low-FODMAP2/10AVOID

Milk chocolate is high in lactose and added sugars. Monash rates milk chocolate as high-FODMAP due to lactose content and excess fructose from sweeteners, even in small quantities.

DASH2/10AVOID

Milk chocolate is high in added sugars (10-12g per ounce), saturated fat (3-4g/ounce), and calories (150/ounce). DASH guidelines limit added sugars and saturated fat. Minimal nutritional benefit; dark chocolate is preferable if chocolate desired.

Zone2/10AVOID

Milk chocolate is high-glycemic (refined sugar dominant) with minimal polyphenol benefit. A 1 oz serving contains ~15g sugar, 3g protein, 9g fat—poor macro balance and rapid insulin spike. Sears discourages refined sugar sources.

Milk chocolate is high in added sugars, low in cacao (typically 10-50%), and contains inflammatory dairy fat. Sugar content promotes inflammation and insulin resistance. Minimal polyphenol and antioxidant benefits compared to dark chocolate.

Milk chocolate combines high fat (11g per 1oz), high sugar (17g per 1oz), and minimal protein or fiber. It provides empty calories, triggers nausea on GLP-1, and offers no nutritional benefit. Dark chocolate is marginally better; milk chocolate should be avoided entirely.

Controversy Index

Score range: 12/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus1.1Divisive
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