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Is Planters Cocoa Almonds, Dark Chocolate healthy?

Cocoa Almonds, Dark Chocolate

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

63/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Planters cocoa almonds, dark chocolate is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Almonds offer fiber and protein, but added sugars, corn syrup, and seed oil make it a moderate, occasional snack. Strengths include almonds provide protein, fiber, and healthy fats, low sodium for a snack, and single-serving portion size, while main considerations include multiple added sugars including corn syrup and fructose, peanut/cottonseed oil coating, and several additives: gum arabic, xanthan gum, natural flavor.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 63/100

What helped the score?

  • Almonds provide protein, fiber, and healthy fats
  • Low sodium for a snack
  • Single-serving portion size

What held the score back?

  • Multiple added sugars including corn syrup and fructose
  • Peanut/cottonseed oil coating
  • Several additives: gum arabic, xanthan gum, natural flavor

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ALMONDS, SUGAR, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), HONEY, CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, PEANUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, SEA SALT, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVOR CORNSTARCH, XANTHAN GUM.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 28 g (1 oz)

  • Calories1608% DV
  • Protein5g10% DV
  • Total Carbs9g3% DV
  • Fiber3g11% DV
  • Total Fat12g15% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Planters Cocoa Almonds, Dark Chocolate
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00029000019225
Serving size
28 g (1 oz)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (1g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (sugar, honey)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "fructose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (9g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Planters Cocoa Almonds, Dark Chocolate highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Planters Cocoa Almonds, Dark Chocolate shows about 3g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Planters Cocoa Almonds, Dark Chocolate: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Almonds provide protein, fiber, and healthy fats; Low sodium for a snack; Single-serving portion size.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars including corn syrup and fructose; Peanut/cottonseed oil coating; Several additives: gum arabic, xanthan gum, natural flavor.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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