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Hershey Milk Choc  Giant  Bar
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Hershey Milk Choc Giant Bar

HERSHEY'S
7.56 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERSHEY'S Giant Milk Chocolate Bar is the oversized, classic candy-bar staple you'll find in the candy aisle and seasonal impulse bays of American grocery stores — often stacked near other chocolate bars, marshmallows and graham crackers for s'mores, or by checkout lanes with Halloween and holiday displays. It suits quick, celebratory shopping trips and communal occasions: movie nights, backyard cookouts, Halloween trick-or-treating, and last-minute dessert add-ons for holiday baking. The brand sits squarely in mainstream American nostalgia: an everyhousehold name marketed as familiar, shareable, and reliably sweet, appealing to families and adults who grew up with the product. Packaging is straightforward and familiar — the large bar in HERSHEY'S-branded wrapper that signals tradition rather than premium or organic positioning. Labels emphasize classic taste and milk content but carry no organic certification and only minimal health claims; the ingredient list includes sugar, dairy, and emulsifiers plus a 'natural flavor,' which can create a mild health-halo for some shoppers despite being a candy. In plain terms, the bar is made from refined ingredients and industrial processing steps common to mass-market chocolates. Sensory-wise, expect a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture that softens easily at body temperature, a smooth snap when cold, and a sweet, milky chocolate flavor. Rituals include breaking off pieces to share, melting squares for s'mores, topping desserts, or unwrapping a square during a movie. It’s the kind of product people reach for to create quick, comforting moments and communal treats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars13g26%
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

MILK, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE,, MILK,, COCOA, BUTTER,, SKIM, MILK,, MILK, FAT,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, PGPR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
No Emulsifier

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 refined sugars, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin), and flavoring agents typical of industrial formulations; this combination and manufacturing level align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Hershey Milk Choc Giant Bar

The Giant Bar is definitely a treat rather than a health food. With 130 calories per serving and 15 grams of sugar, it's more about indulgence than nutrition. Think of it as a sweet moment in your day rather than a dietary staple!

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

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