Darigold Chocolate 1% Low Fat Milk is a flavored milk beverage designed for individuals seeking a low-calorie, reduced-fat option with added cocoa flavor. The product contains significant added sugars (28.2g), which contribute to its taste but also elevate its glycemic load, potentially impacting blood sugar and overall metabolic health.
The nutrition facts reveal that the beverage provides 331 calories, primarily from carbohydrates (53.8g) and proteins (18g). However, the high added sugar content makes this product more sugary than whole or minimally processed foods, which is concerning for long-term health impacts such as an increased risk of metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. The presence of artificial flavors like vanillin, along with carrageenan and processed cocoa, suggests that this product falls into the category of ultra-processed foods due to its reliance on additives and stabilizers rather than whole ingredients.
As a result, a healthier alternative would be to choose whole milk or plant-based alternatives like almond milk, which contain fewer added sugars and natural sources of calcium and vitamins.
There are 331 calories in a serving of Darigold Chocolate 1% Low Fat Milk. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (65%).
| Serving Size | 414ml | |
| Calories | 331 | |
| Calories From Fat | 45 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 5.01g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.98g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 24.8mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 368mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 53.8g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 52.2g | |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 15
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 15
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 9
A serving of Darigold Chocolate 1% Low Fat Milk contains 15 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 9 PointsPlus and 15 SmartPoints.
Darigold Chocolate 1% Low Fat Milk contains the following ingredients:
Lowfat milk, liquid sugar (sugar, water), cocoa processed with alkali, salt, carrageenan, vanillin, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3.