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Goobers Box Movie Pack
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Goobers Box Movie Pack

Goobers
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
4g
Protein
14g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goobers Box Movie Pack is a small, single‑serve cardboard box of chocolate‑coated peanuts positioned for impulse and occasion buying. You’ll find it on endcaps or near checkout lanes alongside other movie and theater‑style snacks (box chocolates, candy bars, gum) and in the seasonal candy aisle near concession‑style popcorn and soda. It’s built for quick grabs on nights out, family movie nights, road trips, or a nostalgic candy fix after school. Brand positioning leans on Americana and nostalgia — a classic, affordable candy brand that targets parents buying for kids, teens, and adults seeking a familiar treat; marketing emphasizes convenience and a simple pleasure rather than premium or health claims. The label carries a few health‑adjacent cues: “No added artificial flavors or colors,” “Gluten free,” and an UTZ cocoa certification that signals a sustainability angle; there’s no organic or natural‑only certification. Processing context: this is an ultra‑processed confection made from industrially formulated ingredients (preservative TBHQ, confectioner’s glaze, tapioca dextrin) assembled into a ready‑to‑eat snack. Sensory details: a shiny, slightly glazed outer coating gives way to a smooth milk‑chocolate layer that melts into a crunchy peanut center — sweet, creamy, and texturally satisfying. The box format supports on‑the‑go rituals: popped open in a darkened living room, passed around in the car, or split among friends at parties. The product story is simple and social — an inexpensive, reliably sweet treat that slots neatly into American snack culture as a movie theater companion and a pocketable bit of comfort.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 3
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars13g26%
Protein4g
* 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, (Sugar,, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, Nonfat, Milk,, Milkfat,, Lactose,, Soy, Lecithin,, Natural, Flavor),, Peanuts,, Sugar,, Less, than, 2, %, of, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Tapioca, Dextrin,, Confectioners, Glaze, (Lac-Resin),, TBHQ, (to, Preserve, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (TBHQ, confectioners glaze, tapioca dextrin, alkalized cocoa) and is a ready‑to‑eat, shelf‑stable confection — characteristics of ultra‑processed foods.

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Common Questions about Goobers Box Movie Pack

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your goals. The Goobers are a fun treat with a mix of chocolate and peanuts, but they do have added sugars and are not particularly high in fiber or protein. Enjoy them in moderation, especially if you’re looking for a snack that’s less sweet!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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