Are SkinnyDipped Almonds Healthy? 3g Added Sugar a Pack, Label Read

SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds (UPC 865797000059) list 3 g of added sugar per 0.46 oz (13 g) pack, which is 6% of the Daily Value. The brand sweetens them with cane sugar and maple sugar, and says the chocolate coating contains milkfat, so the product is not vegan. The gluten-free and keto answers rest on brand statements rather than third-party certification.

Key takeaways

• The 0.46 oz (13 g) pack lists 3 g added sugar (6% DV) from two sweeteners: cane sugar in the chocolate and maple sugar.
• The brand's FAQ says Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds contain milkfat and are not suitable for a vegan diet. The label declares Milk and Tree Nuts (Almonds).
• The brand says the product is gluten free but is not certified gluten free, and shares equipment with wheat.
• Dark chocolate is not automatically dairy-free: this coating lists milkfat.

Why people buy it

People usually look at this pack because they want a chocolate-coated snack in a small, single-serve portion. The brand sells the flavor as a 0.46 oz 24-pack and also as a 3.5 oz bag, which is a different product with different numbers. Searches about it often ask whether it is healthy, vegan, gluten free, or keto, and those questions tend to bundle together because "dark chocolate" sounds like one category.

The label shows why that assumption can mislead. Chocolate coatings vary, so the ingredient list, the allergen statement, and the Nutrition Facts panel matter more than the flavor name on the front.

What are the ingredients in SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds?

The brand's current ingredient list reads: almonds, dark chocolate (unsweetened chocolate processed with alkali, cane sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, sunflower lecithin, milkfat, vanilla), maple sugar, salt, and cocoa powder processed with alkali. The pack declares "Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk." An older list on Open Food Facts orders milk fat before sunflower lecithin, says "Sea Salt" instead of "Salt", and does not list cocoa powder inside the chocolate.

Cane sugar and maple sugar

The brand says the product is "sweetened with a small amount of cane sugar and maple sugar only," and that it contains zero sugar alcohols, sweeteners, artificial colors, or artificial flavors. Cane sugar appears inside the chocolate, and maple sugar appears as a separate ingredient. FDA counts sugars "added during the processing of foods" as added sugars, so both ingredients fall into that category.

Milkfat

The brand's current ingredient list includes milkfat within the dark chocolate. The brand FAQ says the chocolate coating contains milk fat. The label also declares milk, so this is not a hidden dairy source.

Almonds and cocoa ingredients

The almonds are the tree nut declared on the label. The chocolate inside the coating lists unsweetened chocolate processed with alkali, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder, with the brand marking several of these as Fair Trade Certified by Fair Trade USA. The brand does not disclose the cacao percentage of the chocolate or the ratio of chocolate to almond by weight.

Is SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds vegan? Milkfat explained

Are SkinnyDipped almonds vegan or dairy free?

No. The brand's product page says Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds "contain milk fat in the chocolate coating and are not suitable for a vegan diet." According to the brand, the only vegan SkinnyDipped item is Super Dark + Sea Salt Almonds, so buyers who follow a vegan diet would need to check each SKU separately.

Dark chocolate is often assumed to be dairy-free, but that assumption does not hold here. FDA's allergen guidance notes that within the candy category, the agency has received many reports of undeclared milk in dark chocolate products. This pack does declare milk, which is the reason to read the "Contains" line rather than relying on the chocolate color. For another dark chocolate snack label, see the KIND Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate label read.

Is SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds healthy? Reading the 3g added sugar

How much sugar is in SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds?

The current brand Nutrition Facts panel for one 0.46 oz (13 g) package lists 3 g of total sugars, and all 3 g are added sugars, which is 6% of the Daily Value. The same panel lists 70 calories, 5 g total fat (6% DV), 1.5 g saturated fat (8% DV), 0 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium (2% DV), 5 g total carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, and 2 g protein.

FDA says 5% DV or less of added sugars is a low source and 20% DV or more is a high source. At 6% DV, this pack sits just above the low threshold. FDA's Daily Value for added sugars is 50 g.

Are SkinnyDipped almonds healthy?

One 0.46 oz pack has 70 calories, 3 g of added sugar (6% DV), 1.5 g of saturated fat and 1 g of fiber, so its added sugar sits just above FDA's 5% DV low-source mark. Whether it fits a healthy diet depends on the rest of what you eat, which a single label cannot settle. Readers who want a broader comparison can look at KIND vs SkinnyDipped almonds.

Why do some panels show 60 calories?

The calorie count may differ by package version. An Open Food Facts photo uploaded in 2022 shows a 60-calorie panel with 2 g added sugars (4% DV) and 1 g saturated fat. Open Food Facts' stored added-sugars field of 0 is incorrect and should not be quoted. A 2025 front photo still shows "60 CALORIES per pack," so both versions may be on shelves. The date the panel changed to 70 calories was not disclosed.

Limitation: the label describes one serving of one pack. It cannot show how this product affects any individual, and the research on added sugar and health outcomes is broader than what a single package can establish.

Are SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds gluten free? Label limits

Are SkinnyDipped almonds gluten free?

The brand says its Cocoa Almonds are made without gluten ingredients, but it also says the product is not certified gluten free and that it does not use dedicated gluten-free lines. The pack's equipment statement includes wheat. Gluten test results for this product were not disclosed.

FDA defines a "gluten-free" claim as one for food containing less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, and describes it as a voluntary claim. A brand statement of "gluten free" without certification therefore does not tell you the measured gluten level. Readers who avoid gluten for medical reasons should weigh the uncertified claim and the shared-equipment statement against their own needs.

Is SkinnyDipped Dark Chocolate Cocoa Almonds keto friendly? Carbs and fiber

Are SkinnyDipped almonds keto friendly?

The brand does not make a formal keto claim. Its FAQ says the products are "lower in sugar and carbs than traditional chocolate-covered snacks," and says keto fit "will depend on your individual daily carb targets." The 0.46 oz pack lists 5 g total carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, and 3 g sugars.

Subtracting 1 g fiber from 5 g total carbohydrate gives 4 g, but whether that fits a plan depends on the person and the rest of the day's food. Keto plans vary, so the label gives the numbers and leaves the fit to the reader.

What to look for on the label

A quick checklist helps when comparing packs:

• Serving size and package count, such as "1 package (13g)" versus a 1 oz bag serving.
• The added sugar line in grams and %DV, which FDA requires for added sugars.
• The ingredient list for milk, milkfat, or other dairy terms inside the chocolate.
• The "Contains" statement for tree nuts and milk.
• The equipment statement, which may list wheat, peanuts, sesame, or eggs.
• Calorie count, since two panel versions may be on shelves.

Do SkinnyDipped almonds need to be refrigerated?

The brand's FAQ recommends storing the product "in a cool, dry place below 70°F" and says refrigeration is not required. The brand gives a shelf life of 12 months from the date of production, so the date code on the pack is the reference point.

How FDA allergen rules apply to tree nuts, milk, and shared equipment

FALCPA requires that the type of tree nut, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts, be declared on the label. This product declares Tree Nuts (Almonds) and Milk, which is what the law requires for these two major allergens.

Advisory statements such as "produced on equipment that processes other tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame, and eggs" are not required by law, but FDA says they must be truthful and not misleading. A shared-equipment statement does not describe the amount of any allergen present in a given package, and it does not replace medical guidance for people with allergies.

The 3.5 oz bag versus the 0.46 oz pack

The brand's 3.5 oz bag is a different SKU. Its label lists about 3.5 servings per bag, with a 1 oz (28 g) serving containing 150 calories, 12 g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 90 mg sodium, 11 g total carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g total sugars (all 6 g added, 12% DV), and 4 g protein. The brand FAQ also cites 6 g of sugar per serving.

Because the serving sizes differ, the two products should not be compared number for number. The 3 g figure belongs to the 13 g pack, and the 6 g figure belongs to a 28 g serving of the bag. Always check which package size is printed on the front and the serving size on the panel.

Alternatives if you want fewer added sugars or no milk

Readers who want fewer added sugars can compare grams of added sugar and %DV on each label, using FDA's 5% DV low-source threshold as a reference point. Readers who need to avoid milk should look for an explicit "Contains: Milk" statement and milkfat in the ingredient list, since dark chocolate coatings can include dairy. For a snack-aisle comparison, see Is SkinnyPop Clean? Three Ingredients, Scanned.