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Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar
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Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar

HERSHEY'S
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
15g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar (4.25 oz) reads like a mainstream American treat: an extra-large, portioned milk chocolate bar studded with roasted almonds and sold in a brightly printed sleeve with foil inner wrap. You’ll find it in the candy and confectionery aisle, on seasonal endcaps (Halloween, Valentine’s, Christmas) and frequently near checkout displays or baking aisles where shoppers grab add-ins for cookies and sundaes. It suits impulse buys, movie-night runs, road-trip snack packs, and holiday stuffing or party-share occasions. Brand positioning leans on HERSHEY’S long-standing, family-friendly nostalgia — an accessible, mass-market icon aimed at kids, parents buying treats, and anyone seeking familiar comfort chocolate; marketing emphasizes sharing, celebration, and simple pleasures rather than premium or health credentials. Label characteristics are straightforward: no organic certification, no clean-label or “all-natural” claims beyond the ingredient listing (e.g., “natural flavor” appears in the ingredient line), while the presence of almonds may give a mild health-halo despite high sugar content. Processing context: this is a mass-produced, ready-to-eat confection made from formulated chocolate and additives common in industrial candy manufacture. Sensory details: the bar snaps and gives way to a creamy, cocoa-butter-rich melt with a sugary sweetness; roasted almonds provide a pronounced crunch and nutty contrast, and sunflower oil can add a light coating. Packaging is casual and giftable — easy to break into pieces for sharing, topping desserts, or slipping into stockings. Rituals around it include movie-night sharing, campfire s’mores riffs, and last-minute party contributions that rely on recognizability and convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars13g26%
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?

This is an industrially formulated, ready-to-eat confection containing refined sugar, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin), flavorings, and added oils, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Bar

Well, that depends on what 'healthy' means to you! If you're looking for a sweet treat to enjoy in moderation, this bar can definitely fit the bill. It has some protein and fiber from the almonds, but it's also higher in sugar, so it’s not exactly a health food. Think of it as a delightful indulgence rather than a staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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