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Would this be an improvement on eating chocolate? Or would it be worse?

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Chocccg · 12/04/2026 12:16

I eat so much chocolate and I know it’s so unhealthy. Aside from that I do eat generally well and I’m not overweight. But I know I eat too much sugar as I can easily eat say three Mars bars in one night or two packs of biscuits etc.

I’ve tried cutting it back and not buying it as often but find it incredibly hard. I wondered if I put a bit of sugar on fruit would that be a start to improve or is that actually more sugar than what’s in a bar of chocolate?!

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RockyKeen · 12/04/2026 12:29

Chocolate orange works for me. I find with a couple of pieces I’ve had my chocolate fix , or a teaspoon of Nutella with my porridge .

Sartre · 12/04/2026 12:29

Chocccg · 12/04/2026 12:27

But how much sugar is in a bar of chocolate versus a spoonful on fruit?

It doesn’t actually matter because chocolate (aside from dark) has pretty much zero nutritional benefits whereas fruit obviously does. Your body also breaks the different types of sugar down completely differently.

ItalianChineseIndianMexican · 12/04/2026 12:28

What about this? 3 ingredients, no baking, really easy to make, absolutely delicious!
A big hit in our (chocolate lovers) house!

butterbike.co.uk/blogs/recipes/three-ingredient-peanut-butter-date-bark?srsltid=AfmBOor8h6EKig16K0QYYUlLc2q3I7uByHTgWLCz5SgMBIoS9pPc3e0T

Blogswife · 12/04/2026 12:28

Theres a lot of sugar in fruit already without adding more . Try low carb protein bars or switch to a few squares of 70% and above dark chocolate to wean you off . It won’t taste the same but hopefully will still give you your “fix”

Sartre · 12/04/2026 12:28

You don’t need to add the sugar to it, just eat it- it’s sweet enough! Of course a tablespoon of sugar on top of a bowl of fruit is better nutritionally than three mars bars but the fruit would obviously be better without added sugar.

SliceofTosst · 12/04/2026 12:27

I started buying dark chocolate. It's not as moreish and after a few pieces my sweet tooth is sorted.

Another thing I do is sugar free crunchy peanut butter. A couple of spoons satisfies my sweet tooth.

Original poster
Chocccg · 12/04/2026 12:27

But how much sugar is in a bar of chocolate versus a spoonful on fruit?

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Littletreefrog · 12/04/2026 12:26

In my experience you can't replace chocolate. You will still want it and if you are anything like me end up eating your alternative as well as chocolate not instead of. My solution was one Freddo a day. Only 95 calories and proper chocolate not like this skinny bars etc. I eat is slowly and mindfully rather than just scoffing it while doing something else.so I actually feel like I've benefited from it.

Ablondiebutagoody · 12/04/2026 12:24

Why not cut out the middle man and spoon the sugar directly into your mouth?

Seriously though, just because it's hard to stop, doesn't mean you can't do it. Go cold turkey for a couple of weeks and your tastes will change. Fruit will taste great without extra sugar.

Teainapinkcup · 12/04/2026 12:22

Chocccg · 12/04/2026 12:16

I eat so much chocolate and I know it’s so unhealthy. Aside from that I do eat generally well and I’m not overweight. But I know I eat too much sugar as I can easily eat say three Mars bars in one night or two packs of biscuits etc.

I’ve tried cutting it back and not buying it as often but find it incredibly hard. I wondered if I put a bit of sugar on fruit would that be a start to improve or is that actually more sugar than what’s in a bar of chocolate?!

honey or maple syrup is better than adding refined sugar to fruit, but really fruit is high in sugar enough. Can you try dark chocolate?

Meredusoleil · 12/04/2026 12:20

I am nearly as bad as you, probably a bar of chocolate per day. At worst, maybe 2. So I would definitely say adding sugar to something like strawberries is better!

But I'm sure someone else will come along shortly and remind us that fruit has naturally occurring sugar etc and that it should be enough without adding any more 🙄

PandyMoanyMum · 12/04/2026 12:19

Have you tried eating dates? I find they taste chocolate-y and sweet and can help as a substitute?