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Organic Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 OZ

JUSTINS
Available at Whole Foods
230
Calories
4g
Protein
16g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the snack or natural-food aisle or a grab-and-go display — a single-serve organic peanut butter cup that's perfect as an impulse treat or lunchbox sweet. It reads indulgent and nostalgic (classic candy-cup comfort) while the organic branding adds a premium, wholesome vibe. The glossy chocolate shell and creamy peanut center come from refined sugars, added oils and an emulsifier, signaling industrial formulation and processing consistent with ultra-processed confections.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PACK
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Protein4g
* 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

ORGANIC, MILK, CHOCOLATE, (ORGANIC, EVAPORATED, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, CACAO, BEANS*,, ORGANIC, FULL, CREAM, MILK,, ORGANIC, COCOA, BUTTER*,, ORGANIC, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, [EMULSIFIER]), ORGANIC, PEANUT, BUTTER, (ORGANIC, GROUND, PEANUTS), ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, PEANUT, FLOUR, ORGANIC, PALM, OIL, SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Despite organic and recognizable ingredients like peanuts and cacao, this is a packaged confection that uses refined sugars, palm oil, peanut flour and an emulsifier; those ingredients and the industrial assembly indicate substantial processing typical of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods. The product's texture, shelf stability, and flavor consistency rely on these processed components rather than minimally processed whole foods.

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Common Questions about Organic Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, 1.4 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! These cups are made with organic ingredients and no artificial sweeteners, so if you're looking for a sweet treat made with real food, they fit the bill. Just keep in mind that they're higher in sugar and fat, so enjoy them in moderation!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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$2.49
per package