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Hershey's Milk Chocolate Nuggets
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Hershey's Milk Chocolate Nuggets

Hershey's
10.20 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
17g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hershey's Milk Chocolate Nuggets arrive in a 10.2 oz share pack of individually wrapped, two-bite pieces that sit squarely in the candy and seasonal treats section of American supermarkets — often on gondola endcaps, mixed displays near checkout, or in seasonal bins beside other bagged chocolates, boxed candies, and baking chips. They’re marketed as an anytime shareable: a quick grab for movie nights, office candy dishes, holiday stocking stuffers, party favors, and classroom treat exchanges. Brand positioning leans on classic Hershey heritage and broad family appeal — comforting, mainstream, and familiar to multiple generations rather than niche or gourmet. Packaging and language emphasize convenience and sharing; there are no organic or explicit "natural" certifications on the label, only an ingredient note that includes "natural flavor," and the design relies on brand recognition rather than health halos or child-specific mascots. In plain processing terms, these are a factory-made confection — an industrially produced milk chocolate that includes added emulsifiers and flavoring. Sensory details: each Nugget is smooth and creamy with a melt-in-the-mouth milk chocolate texture, a sweet sugar-forward flavor, and a slight waxy cocoa-butter finish; the foil wrapper adds a ritual unwrapping moment and keeps pieces individually portioned. Typical use is casual and social — emptied into a bowl for sharing at gatherings, slipped into gift bags, or stashed in desk drawers and glove compartments. The product’s story in American grocery culture is as a ubiquitous, convenient sweet staple that signals everyday celebration more than artisanal indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
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,, Milk,, Chocolate,, Cocoa, Butter,, 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 ingredients (sugar, cocoa butter) and industrial additives/emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin, natural flavor) and is a ready-to-eat, industrially formulated confection, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hershey's Milk Chocolate Nuggets

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings, these nuggets can definitely hit the spot. Just keep in mind they have a decent amount of sugar and fat, so they're best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your overall sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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