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Hershey Milk Choc w Almond  Giant  Bar
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Hershey Milk Choc w Almond Giant Bar

HERSHEY'S
7.37 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
3g
Protein
16g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERSHEY'S Giant Milk Chocolate with Almonds is the oversized, familiar candy-bar experience repackaged for sharing and seasonal displays. You’ll typically spot it in the candy aisle and checkout endcaps, stacked with other novelty or oversized chocolate bars and near seasonal sections (Halloween, Valentine’s, Christmas) alongside novelty gift candy, stocking stuffers and baking chocolate. It fits impulse buys for movie nights, road trips, party favors, or as an easy addition to holiday baking and dessert toppings. The brand sits squarely in mainstream American confectionery culture: an iconic, accessible name that evokes childhood treats, nostalgia, and broad cross-generational appeal. Marketing leans on tradition, family moments, and uncomplicated pleasure rather than premium or artisanal positioning. The label carries classic branding and product descriptors like “milk chocolate” and highlights almonds, but has no organic, non-GMO, or health-certification claims — its packaging emphasizes fun and size rather than nutrition. From a processing standpoint, this is a highly processed confection made from industrially formulated milk chocolate with added emulsifiers and flavorings alongside nuts and added oil. Sensory notes: a smooth, creamy milk-chocolate matrix with intermittent crunchy almond pieces; melts readily on the tongue with a sweet, milky cocoa flavor and a slight roasted nut finish. The package is a foil-and-paper or film-wrapped giant bar meant to be broken into pieces for sharing, gifting, or melting into desserts. Rituals include snapping pieces off at movie night, tossing chunks into brownies or ice cream, or handing out in party grab-bags — a convenient, comforting sweet that signals treat time rather than everyday nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 6
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars14g28%
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, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE,, MILK,, COCOA, BUTTER,, SKIM, MILK,, MILK, FAT,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, PGPR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, ALMONDS,, SUNFLOWER, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo 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 industrially formulated milk chocolate with added sugar, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin), ‘natural flavor’, and added oil — characteristic ingredients and processing steps of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hershey Milk Choc w Almond Giant Bar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This bar offers a delightful mix of chocolate and almonds, but it’s higher in sugar and fat than some other snacks. If you’re looking for a treat to indulge in rather than a daily staple, this bar can definitely fit the bill!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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