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Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Almonds & Toffee Chips
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Almonds & Toffee Chips

HERSHEY'S
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate, Almonds & Toffee Chips presents itself as a larger-than-average candy bar that lives in the candy aisle, seasonal endcaps and checkout displays alongside other chocolate bars, baking chips and holiday-themed confections. You’ll also find it near party mixes and sweets for holidays like Valentine’s Day, Halloween and Christmas. The bar is marketed as an indulgent, family-friendly treat — a premium-seeming Symphony line product that leans on words like “extra creamy” and on premium mix-ins (toffee, almonds) to justify an upscale impulse purchase. The package is a large, foil-backed paper wrapper with breakable sections that invites sharing; shoppers imagine snapping pieces off to drop into a bowl for a movie night or to stir into cookie batter for an easy upgrade. Labeling emphasizes taste and texture rather than nutrition — no organic or “natural” certifications are present, and health halos are limited to promotional language about creaminess and mix-ins rather than health claims. In plain terms, this is a highly processed chocolate candy bar made from refined sugars, cocoa ingredients, added vegetable fats and emulsifiers. Sensory cues are immediate: a smooth, creamy milk chocolate matrix punctuated by crunchy almonds and brittle toffee bits, with a sweet, buttery toffee aroma and a satisfying snap when broken. Rituals around it range from casual solo snacking and sharing at family gatherings to using pieces as baking add-ins or seasonal stocking stuffers. It occupies the cultural space of familiar American candy — approachable, giftable, and meant for indulgent moments rather than everyday nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars17g
Added Sugars15g30%
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,, COCOA, BUTTER,, SKIM, MILK,, CHOCOLATE,, LACTOSE, (MILK),, MILK, FAT,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, PGPR,, VANILLIN, (ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR)),, SUGAR,, ALMONDS,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM, OIL,, SUNFLOWER, OIL),, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, DAIRY, BUTTER, (MILK),, SALT,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, COCOA, BUTTER,, CHOCOLATE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower 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 gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined sugars, added vegetable oils, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin), artificial vanillin and other processed ingredients, indicating ultra-processed formulation and industrial manufacturing.

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Common Questions about Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Almonds & Toffee Chips

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! It's a delicious treat that packs a sweet punch with 17 grams of sugar per serving, so it's not exactly a health food. But if you're in the mood for a satisfying snack that brings joy, it's definitely a fun option in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgiccomforting
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