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Milky Way Fun Size Bars
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Milky Way Fun Size Bars

Milky Way Us
10.65 oz
Available at Foodtown
30
Calories
1g
Protein
370mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Milky Way Fun Size Bars are the small, individually wrapped chocolate-and-caramel pieces you’ll find in the candy aisle or near checkout impulse displays at American supermarkets. They sit beside other fun-size and seasonal candies — think Halloween buckets, party mix bins, and movie-night candy towers. These bite-sized bars are positioned as a shareable, everyday treat: marketed for trick-or-treating, office candy dishes, lunchbox add-ons, or portion-controlled snacking. Brand messaging leans into nostalgia and convenience — a long-established mass-market confectionery that targets families, kids, and adults seeking a quick sweet fix. Packaging uses familiar brown-and-silver branding and small wrappers that read as kid-friendly and giftable; there are no organic seals or “all-natural” claims, and the ingredient list includes artificial flavors and emulsifiers rather than health-focused buzzwords. Processing context: made via industrial confectionery processes from refined sugars, corn syrup, palm oil, dairy solids, emulsifiers and flavorings. Sensory-wise, expect a thin milk chocolate shell, soft whipped nougat center and sweet, slightly sticky caramel — a mix of smooth, chewy and slightly grainy textures. The ritual is casual: peel the wrapper, pop one or two in your mouth while watching a movie, sharing at parties, or placing them in a candy dish for colleagues. Because they’re small and pre-portioned, they feel convenient and low-commitment, yet they deliver an intensely sweet, familiar taste profile that reinforces Milky Way’s place in American snack culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein1g
* 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,, COCOA, BUTTER,, SKIM, MILK,, CHOCOLATE,, LACTOSE,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR),, CORN, SYRUP,, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, SKIM, MILK,, LESS, THAN, 2%, -, MILKFAT,, COCOA, POWDER, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT,, LACTOSE,, SALT,, EGG, WHITES,, CHOCOLATE,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy 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 and additives (corn syrup, palm oil, artificial flavor, emulsifiers) and is produced by industrial processes; fits NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Milky Way Fun Size Bars

The Milky Way Fun Size Bar isn't what you'd call a health food, but it can be a fun treat in moderation! With just 30 calories per bar, it's low in sugar compared to many other candies, but it does contain corn syrup and palm oil. Think of it as a sweet indulgence rather than a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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