Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy

Common questions

Is Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy healthy?

Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy scores 10/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This candy is heavily processed and contains refined sugar and palm oil, which are linked to health concerns such as obesity and heart disease.

Does Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy?

Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy compare to other candy?

Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy ranks #50 of 56 candy in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is SOLELY Organic Mango & Guava Fruit Gummies at 88/100.

Which ingredients drive Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Hazelnuts counts in its favor; Milk Chocolate, Sugar, Palm Oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kinder Bueno Hazelnut Chocolate Candy

Kinder
Contains seed oils
10 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Ferrero SpA
Category Candy
Summary

This candy is heavily processed and contains refined sugar and palm oil, which are linked to health concerns such as obesity and heart disease. The presence of synthetic flavoring agents like vanillin and emulsifiers further contributes to its ultra-processed nature. Despite having some beneficial ingredients like hazelnuts and cocoa, the overall ingredient quality and processing level significantly lower its health rating.

Key ingredients 8

Milk Chocolate
Bad

Milk chocolate is high in sugar and fats, which can contribute to excess calorie intake and health concerns if consumed in large amounts.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but also increases calorie content and can impact blood sugar levels when consumed excessively.

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Palm Oil
Bad

Palm oil is often used for texture and shelf stability but is associated with environmental concerns and contains saturated fats.

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Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Bad

Semi-sweet chocolate contains added sugars and fats, which can contribute to excess calorie consumption.

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Enriched Flour
Neutral

Enriched flour provides carbohydrates but is highly processed, offering limited nutritional value.

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Skim Milk Powder
Neutral

Skim milk powder supplies protein and calcium with less fat, but is still a processed dairy product.

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Milk Powder
Neutral

Milk powder provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein but is a processed dairy ingredient.

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Hazelnuts
Good

Hazelnuts are a source of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, contributing positively to a balanced diet.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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