We’d never tell you not to indulge in a couple of chocolate eggs this weekend if you want to.
But we do want you to go in with all the information. Which is why we just had to share this Easter egg round up from our mates at Sugar By Half. (Plus their tips for choosing the best of the basket).
And if the actual sugar content in your Cadbury bunny shocks you as much as it does us, we’d always encourage you to make your own chocolate treats this weekend instead. Sugar-free, and fun!
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Top tips for choosing Easter eggs with less sugar.
- For the least added sugar, choose dark chocolate (70 per cent cocoa) which has the added health bonus of antioxidants.
- If you’re buying for a child who doesn’t like dark chocolate, select a smaller serving size, or try mixing up the celebration with non-sugary gifts and games.
- A warning when choosing dark chocolate: just because a product says “dark chocolate” it could still contain 40–50 per cent sugar. Check the nutrition panel.
- Just because a product says “organic” or UTZ certified (sustainable farming), it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthier or contains less sugar.
- Less ingredients on the ingredients list is usually a good sign your egg doesn’t contain other added nasties like palm oil.
Editor’s note: We’d go even further and stick with 85 per cent choc or above.
The best of the eggs we spotted.
- Lindt Dark Chocolate Bunny (100g) = 8 teaspoons of added sugar
- Choceur (Aldi) Dark Chocolate Bunny (100g) = 9.5 teaspoons of added sugar
- Lindt Dark Excellence Egg, 70% cocoa (110g) = 7.5 teaspoons of added sugar
- Moser Roth (Aldi) Dark Chocolate Mini Eggs (150g) = 10 teaspoons of added sugar per pack
Editor’s note: Obviously, we wouldn’t recommend eating these all in one go! If portion control is an issue for you, stick to making your own chocolate treats.
And the rest.
|
Product |
Sugar per 100g |
Total teaspoons |
| Cadbury Creme Eggs bag (234g) |
66.4 |
37 |
| Cadbury mini eggs (125g) |
66 |
19.5 |
| Humpty Dumpty egg (165g) |
63.7 |
25 |
| Red Tulip Classic Chocolate Elegant Rabbit (200g) |
63.2 |
30 |
| Red Tulip Classic Chocolate Elegant Rabbit (110g) |
63.2 |
16.5 |
| Aldi Dairy Fine Giant Milk Chocolate Bunny (400g) |
62 |
59 |
| Aldi Dairy Fine Milk Chocolate Egg Crate (255g) |
62 |
37.5 |
| Aldi Dairy Fine Milk Chocolate Bunny (125g) |
62 |
18.5 |
| Coles easter hunt bag (300g) |
62 |
44 |
| Crunchy Bumper Bunny (170g) |
62 |
25 |
| M&M’s speckled eggs (190g) |
58.7 |
26.5 |
| Malteser eggs (125g) |
57.4 |
17 |
| Cadbury milk chocolate eggs (250g) |
56.9 |
34 |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk Bunny (250g) |
56.5 |
33.5 |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk Bunny (150g) |
56.5 |
20 |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk Bunny (80g) |
56.5 |
11 |
| Lindt Bunny Gold Milk (200g) |
55.1 |
26 |
| Lindt Bunny Gold Milk (100g) |
55.1 |
13 |
| Lindt White Chocolate Gold Bunny (100g) |
54.9 |
13 |
| Kinder Surprise Giant Bunny (160g) |
53.6 |
20 |
| Aldi Choceur Milk Chocolate Bunny (100g) |
53.6 |
12.5 |
| Aldi Moser Roth Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs (150g) |
49.8 |
17.5 |
| Ferrero Rocher Cocoa Eggs (100g) |
43.6 |
10 |
| Ferrero Rocher Bunny (100g) |
40.7 |
9.5 |
| Aldi Choceur Dark Chocolate Bunny (100g) |
40.2 |
9.5 |
| Lindt Dark Chocolate Gold Bunny (200g) |
34.9 |
16 |
| Lindt Dark Chocolate Gold Bunny (100g) |
34.9 |
8 |
| Lindt Dark Excellence 70% cocoa egg (110g) |
29 |
7.5 |
| Aldi Moser Roth Dark Chocolate Mini Eggs (150g) |
27.9 |
10 |
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