[aimeebell]

I got two of my favorite things for Valentine's Day, roses and chocolate. I eat a small, planned amount of chocolate several times a week, so obviously I intend to eat these. Unfortunately, I cannot find nutritional information for Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, so I will have to rely on a guess. So what do you think for calories and fat for a regular-sized piece of boxed chocolate? I am thinking about 70 calories?

[Emme]

I googled them and found some nutrition data on livestrong. It has different chocolates, but the average of the data was about 210-215 for 3 pieces, so 70 sounds right for one piece ~ enjoy!

[mandalinn82]

Depends if its a truffle or one of their regular pieces. The regular assortment is 3 pieces for 230 calories. The truffles, though, are over 100 each (what are they packing in there??) and then some of their larger pieces (they make a big PB cup, big nut/chocolate/caramel concoctions...these are probably 2-3 inches in diameter) are 2 servings per piece and about 150 cals a serving.

Hope that helps!

[aimeebell]

Thanks! I had googled them, but didn't come up with any information for the exact pieces I have, but they are probably the assorted chocolates. I had one last night, counted it as 80 calories, 5 grams of fat, and I must say I would much rather eat my Lindt sea salt and dark chocolate. Perhaps I will just admire the box! LOL

[Emme]

Originally Posted by aimeebell

Thanks! I had googled them, but didn't come up with any information for the exact pieces I have, but they are probably the assorted chocolates. I had one last night, counted it as 80 calories, 5 grams of fat, and I must say I would much rather eat my Lindt sea salt and dark chocolate. Perhaps I will just admire the box! LOL

I've had that happen, too ~ I've eaten something and it's like, "oh...that wasn't nearly as good as I thought it would be..." and then I'm bummed because I "wasted" those calories that could have gone to something tastier!

[MindiV]

I had the opposite happen. My husband got me a bag of Ghirardelli Mint Dark Chocolate squares for V-Day. They're individually wrapped, which is excellent, and have calorie counts on the package. I'm having 1-2 per day as a dessert with lunch. But MAN these things are good! I know now what chocolate is supposed to taste like. The little Hershey bars and things the ladies at my office keep around don't appeal to me at all right now...

[mandalinn82]

If you like sea salt and dark chocolate, next year, have him order you some sea salt caramels from Fran's in Seattle. They're mind-blowing amazing.