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Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 4.7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 4.7 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
3g
Protein
19g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups in the candy aisle or by the checkout — a small, grab-and-go treat for movie nights, parties, or a nostalgic snack. The vibe is indulgent and comforting, evoking childhood peanut butter cup memories with an easy, shareable format. The long ingredient list (added sugars, milk powders, fractionated palm kernel oil, emulsifiers, alkalized chocolate and flavor extracts) and the smooth, uniform texture are hallmarks of industrial ultra-processing and shelf-stable confectionery.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol4.99mg2%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars19g
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

MILK, CHOCOLATE, (CANE, SUGAR**,, WHOLE, MILK, POWDER,, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR, [PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI]**,, COCOA, BUTTER**,, SOY, LECITHIN, [EMULSIFIER],, VANILLA, BEAN, EXTRACTIVES**), PEANUT, BUTTER, (DRY, ROASTED, PEANUTS), CANE, SUGAR, FRACTIONATED, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, KERNEL, OIL, POWDERED, SUGAR*, (CANE, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH), NONFAT, MILK, POWDER, WHOLE, MILK, POWDER, WHEY, POWDER, SALT, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL, SOY, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), VANILLA, BEAN, EXTRACTIVES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (added sugars, fractionated palm kernel oil, milk powders, emulsifiers, alkalized chocolate and flavor extracts) and is formulated for long shelf life and uniform texture, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 4.7 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These cups are a tasty treat, but they do pack a punch with 19 grams of sugar per serving, which isn't exactly what you'd call 'health food.' If you're looking for a sweet indulgence now and then, go for it! Just keep in mind it's more of a dessert than a daily snack.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$4.99
per package