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Kinder Joy 3 Pack
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Kinder Joy 3 Pack

Kinder Joy
2.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
10g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kinder Joy 3 Pack presents itself as a small, double-sided plastic egg that sits with impulse candy and novelty treats in the grocery store — often found in the seasonal candy section, near chocolate singles, checkout lanes, or the kids’ snack aisle alongside other packaged sweets and novelty confectionery. It is positioned for quick-grab occasions: lunchbox treats, party favors, small rewards, and travel snacks. The brand leans heavily into child-focused marketing and family nostalgia: bright, playful graphics, a surprise toy, and tie‑ins to apps and collectibles targeting parents of young children and kids who enjoy unboxing rituals. Label characteristics are overtly kid-friendly rather than health-forward; packaging emphasizes fun and surprise more than nutrition, with no organic certification or “natural” claims and obvious sugar-forward messaging. In plain language this is a highly processed confection — industrially formulated with emulsifiers, added flavors, refined sugars, and blended vegetable oils. Sensory details are intentionally contrasted: a smooth, creamy pair of fillings (one cocoa, one sweet cream) that feel rich and slightly oily, plus two crisp, chocolate-coated wafer bites that add crunchy contrast. The shell and individual wrap make it portable and single-serve; the ritual of cracking the egg, discovering the toy, and alternating creamy spoonfuls with crunchy bites is central to the product’s appeal. In American grocery culture it reads as a small, celebratory indulgence — convenient, collectible, and designed to create a memorable moment at checkout, in lunchboxes, or during quiet TV time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

Sugar,, Vegetable, Oils, (Palm,, Sheanut, and, Sunflower),, Skim, Milk, Powder,, Wheat, Flour,, Cocoa,, Wheat, Starch,, Cocoa, Mass,, Malt, Extract,, Lecithin, as, Emulsifier,, Whey, Proteins,, Cocoa, Butter,, Artificial, Flavors,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate, and, Sodium, Bicarbonate, as, Leavening, Agents,, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (refined sugars, emulsifiers, artificial flavors, vegetable oil blends and leavening agents) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured confection, consistent with an ultraprocessed classification.

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Common Questions about Kinder Joy 3 Pack

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Kinder Joy packs in 110 calories per serving, with a mix of sugar and fats, making it more of an occasional treat than a daily snack. If you're looking for something to fuel your day, you might want to pair it with a piece of fruit or a handful of nuts.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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