Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread
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Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread is a jaggery-sweetened nut and cocoa spread made without palm oil. It scores CB4: nutrition is middling, helped by some calcium and zinc, ingredients are fairly short but lose a little for undeclared nut and chocolate shares, and risk is high because of the sugar and energy. Best as a thin scrape now and then.
Ingredients, decoded
7 listed- Organic Jaggery
- Groundnut Oil
- Roasted Hazelnuts
- Roasted Almonds
- Cocoa Solids
- Milk Solids
- Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin)
8 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 39 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 521 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g |
| Total sugars | 39 g |
| Added sugars | 32 g |
| Total fat | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Sodium | 77 mg |
| Zinc | 10.7 mg |
| Calcium | 212 mg |
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What to know about Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread
Jaggery changes the sugar, not the amount
A 300 g jar of chocolate spread built from organic jaggery, groundnut oil, roasted hazelnuts, roasted almonds, cocoa solids, milk solids and sunflower lecithin. No percentages are declared. It is aimed at buyers who want a spread without palm oil and without refined sugar.
Per 100 g it has 521 kcal, 7 g protein, 27 g fat (6 g saturated), 39 g total sugar and 77 mg sodium. In a 15 g serve that is about 78 kcal, 1 g protein and 5.7 g free sugar. The pack declares 32 g added sugar per 100 g, but because jaggery is the sweetener, 37.7 g is counted as free sugar.
The pack is right that there is no palm oil and no refined sugar, and the list is short. It is less clear on the nuts and the chocolate: both are named on the front, and neither has a declared share. Jaggery is still sugar, and it is the first ingredient. CleanPlate scores it CB4.
Why Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread scores CB4
Nutrition is a C on 7 g protein per 100 g plus some calcium and zinc. Ingredients are a B, losing points for undeclared nut and chocolate shares. Risk is a 4 on 37.7 g free sugar and 521 kcal per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 7 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- Zinc, Calcium
- Energy
- 521 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 7 g per 100 g, so a 15 g serve gives about 1 g. The core score earns nothing, and the grade rests on the micronutrient bonus from calcium (212 mg per 100 g) and zinc (10.68 mg per 100 g).
No fortified nutrients are listed, so the bonus comes from the ingredients themselves. In a 15 g serve those minerals are a small amount.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Organic Jaggery
- Main fat
- Groundnut Oil
- Sweeteners
- Organic Jaggery
- Additives
- 1
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
The list is short and made of recognisable foods: jaggery, groundnut oil, hazelnuts, almonds, cocoa solids and milk solids. There is no palm oil and no hydrogenated fat, so the declared trans fat of 0 g is accepted.
Sunflower lecithin (322) is the only additive and costs one ingredient point. The name stresses almond and chocolate with no share declared for either, which costs two points each under the label rules.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 32 g
- Sodium
- 77 mg
- Saturated fat
- 6 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar is the largest driver. Jaggery is listed and its sugar is not in the added-sugar line, so free sugar is counted as 37.7 g per 100 g, against 32 g declared as added.
Energy at 521 kcal per 100 g and saturated fat at 6 g per 100 g, just above the 5 g high line, add to it. Sodium at 77 mg per 100 g is low and plays a small part.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (32g per 100g)
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (6g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread live up to its claims?
No palm oil and no refined sugar both hold. The added-sugar comparison, the nut comparison and the calcium and zinc claim need context, and the almond and chocolate in the name have no declared share.
- Product namePartly true
“Hazelnut Almond Spread”
Hazelnuts and almonds are both listed, but no percentage is declared for either, and almond and chocolate are stressed in the name without a stated share.
- On the packHolds
“No palm oil, no refined sugar”
The fat is groundnut oil and the sweetener is jaggery. Jaggery still brings 37.7 g free sugar per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“43% lesser added sugar”
The comparison is against leading chocolate spreads in India, which the pack does not name. Declared added sugar is 32 g per 100 g, and total sugar is 39 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Rich in calcium and zinc”
The panel shows 212 mg calcium and 10.68 mg zinc per 100 g, but a 15 g serve gives about 32 mg calcium and 1.6 mg zinc.
- On the packBe careful
“3X More Nuts”
No comparison product is named and no nut percentage is declared, so the claim cannot be checked against the list.
What's in Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread?
Jaggery, groundnut oil and two nuts lead a short list with one additive, sunflower lecithin. The sugar and the missing percentages are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Organic jaggery comes first, so the sweetener is the largest ingredient, followed by groundnut oil, roasted hazelnuts and roasted almonds. Cocoa solids and milk solids come next, and sunflower lecithin holds the oil and solids together. No percentages are declared for any ingredient.
Ingredients to watch
- Jaggery as the first ingredientConcern
Free sugar is counted at 37.7 g per 100 g, about 5.7 g in a 15 g serve. It is the biggest driver of the risk grade.
- EnergyWorth watching
521 kcal per 100 g, about 78 kcal in a 15 g serve, and it adds up quickly on a thick layer.
- Saturated fatWorth watching
6 g per 100 g, just above the 5 g high line, about 0.9 g in a serve.
- No declared nut or chocolate shareWorth watching
Almond and chocolate are stressed in the name, but no percentage is given. This costs ingredient points.
- Sunflower lecithinFine
The only additive, an emulsifier that costs one ingredient point. No palm oil or hydrogenated fat is listed.
What it doesn’t have
- No percentages for hazelnuts, almonds or cocoa are declared.
Who should eat Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread?
An occasional spread for most adults and children, and rarely for anyone managing blood sugar or weight, since 5.7 g free sugar comes in every 15 g.
- Most adultsOccasionally
37.7 g free sugar per 100 g, about 5.7 g in a 15 g serve.
- ChildrenOccasionally
A sweet spread with 78 kcal in a small 15 g serve.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
Jaggery is still sugar, at 39 g total per 100 g.
- Weight managementRarely
521 kcal per 100 g, so a thick layer adds up fast.
Recipes with Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread
Use it thinly on toast, fruit or in a smoothie, where a 15 g serve gives about 78 kcal and 5.7 g free sugar.
Thin spread on toast
One 15 g serve on a slice gives about 78 kcal and 5.7 g free sugar.
Fruit slices with a smear
Spread a little on banana or apple slices, keeping to about 15 g so the sugar stays near 5.7 g.
Smoothie swirl
Blend 15 g into a milk or curd smoothie for a cocoa-nut flavour at about 78 kcal.
Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread?
Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread is a jaggery-sweetened nut and cocoa spread made without palm oil. It scores CB4: nutrition is middling, helped by some calcium and zinc, ingredients are fairly short but lose a little for undeclared nut and chocolate shares, and risk is high because of the sugar and energy. Best as a thin scrape now and then. Nutrition C, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread?
Per 100 g, Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread has 521 kcal, 7 g protein, 64 g carbohydrate, 27 g fat and 6 g saturated fat. One serve (15 g, approx. serve printed on pack) has 78 kcal and 1.1 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread?
7 ingredients, in label order: Organic Jaggery, Groundnut Oil, Roasted Hazelnuts, Roasted Almonds, Cocoa Solids, Milk Solids, Emulsifier (Sunflower Lecithin).
Does Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 3 need care. "Hazelnut Almond Spread" is partly true: Hazelnuts and almonds are both listed, but no percentage is declared for either, and almond and chocolate are stressed in the name without a stated share. "43% lesser added sugar" needs care: The comparison is against leading chocolate spreads in India, which the pack does not name. Declared added sugar is 32 g per 100 g, and total sugar is 39 g.
Who should limit Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread?
Most adults: occasionally. 37.7 g free sugar per 100 g, about 5.7 g in a 15 g serve. Children: occasionally. A sweet spread with 78 kcal in a small 15 g serve. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. Jaggery is still sugar, at 39 g total per 100 g.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread have?
Per 100 g, Gladful Hazelnut Almond Chocolate Spread has 32 g added sugar, 77 mg sodium (about 0.2 g salt) and 6 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar and saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | CB4 | v5.0 | History starts here |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
