
Hershey's Mr Goodbar
What You Should Know
HERSHEY'S Mr. Goodbar is a classic American candy bar presented in an individually wrapped, bright yellow sleeve that’s easy to spot on racks. You’ll typically find it in the candy and chocolate aisle, on impulse shelves near checkout, and in seasonal endcaps with other holiday treats around Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Easter; it also appears beside other Hershey brands and peanut-forward confections. This small 1.75 oz bar suits quick snack runs, movie-night candy bowls, party-favor mixes, and last-minute additions to holiday baking or candy dishes. Its brand positioning leans on long-standing familiarity — an affordable, nostalgic treat marketed toward broad family audiences and impulse buyers rather than premium chocolate connoisseurs. Packaging and labeling emphasize tradition and taste rather than health claims: there are no organic or “natural” badges, and the front-of-package messaging highlights flavor and peanuts more than nutrition. In plain terms, the product is a highly processed confection made from refined sugar, processed chocolate and blended vegetable oils with emulsifiers and artificial vanillin. Sensory experience is straightforward: a snap and chew from toasted peanuts embedded in a creamy, milk-chocolate coating that melts warmly on the tongue; texture contrast is a key appeal. The ritual around Mr. Goodbar can be personal and social — unwrapping one in a movie theater, dropping pieces into brownies, or tucking bars into kids’ lunchboxes and stocking stuffers. Overall, it’s an affordable, convenient indulgence with strong cultural recognition, designed for quick pleasure rather than nutritional value.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
SUGAR,, PEANUTS,, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM, OIL,, SHEA, OIL,, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, &/OR, SAFFLOWER, OIL),, LACTOSE, (MILK),, REDUCED, PROTEIN, WHEY, (MILK),, CHOCOLATE,, SKIM, MILK,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, COCOA,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, VANILLIN, (ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •Red 40 - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined sugars, processed chocolate, hydrogenated-style vegetable oil blends, emulsifiers (lecithin) and artificial flavoring — ingredients and industrial formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Hershey's Mr Goodbar
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Mr Goodbar is a delightful mix of chocolate and peanuts, but it’s not exactly a health food. It’s high in sugar and contains a good amount of fat, so if you're looking for a snack to fuel your workout, you might want to consider something with a bit more nutritional punch.
