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Chex Mix Snack Mix, Chocolate Turtle
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Chex Mix Snack Mix, Chocolate Turtle

Chex Mix
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
8g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
121
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Chex Mix Snack Mix, Chocolate Turtle arrives in an 8 oz glossy bag on the snack aisle, usually stacked near other party mixes, trail mixes, popcorn, and seasonal impulse treats like holiday chocolates. You'd spot it on shelves with other Chex Mix flavors and candy-enhanced snack blends rather than with breakfast cereals. It fits grab-and-go shopping trips, movie-night runs, game-day prep, and road-trip snack stashes. The brand leans on nostalgic, family-friendly positioning: a mainstream, value-oriented snack marketed to parents and party hosts who want a crowd-pleasing mix with candy appeal. Packaging uses bright colors and visible candy pieces to signal fun rather than health; there is no organic certification and the label leans into indulgence rather than natural or minimally processed claims. The product is a curated combination of toasted cereals, popcorn, peanuts and candy-coated chocolate-like pieces, preserved for shelf stability with antioxidants and stabilizers. In plain terms it is a highly processed, shelf-stable snack made from multiple manufactured components. Eating it delivers a layered mouthfeel: light, crisp cereal shards and popcorn, crunchy peanuts, and soft, candy-coated chocolate pieces that add chew and sweetness; notes of caramel, cocoa, and a salty finish. Rituals include pouring into a bowl at a party, spooning from the bag during a movie, or sharing on game day. The bag format and mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures make it an easy, crowd-oriented treat that reads as indulgent and playful in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein2g
* 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

Enriched, Corn, Meal, (Degermed, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm,, Soybean,, Canola,, Rice, Bran, and/or, Peanut),, Candy, Coated, Chocolate, Flavored, Pieces, (Sugar,, Hydrogenated, Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Cocoa, Powder,, Whey,, Nonfat, Milk,, Soy, Lecithin,, Vanilla,, Color, [Red, 40, Lake,, Yellows, 5, &, 6, Lake, and, Other, Color, Added],, Gum, Arabic,, Corn, Syrup,, Confectioner's, Glaze, [Carnauba, Wax,, Mineral, Oil]),, Peanuts,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Popcorn,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Fructose,, Molasses,, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Soy, Lecithin,, Distilled, Monoglycerides,, Cocoa,, Yeast,, Baking, Soda,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Barley, Malt, Syrup,, Xanthan, Gum,, Freshness, Preserved, by, BHT, &, TBHQ..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Distilled Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 (high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, color lakes, preservatives like BHT and TBHQ, emulsifiers) and is a mixture of ready-to-eat manufactured components, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Chex Mix Snack Mix, Chocolate Turtle

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This snack has some fun flavors and textures, but it's not exactly a health food. With added sugars and preservatives, it’s best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're looking for something to fuel a workout or a busy day.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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