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Chocolate Candies, Milk Chocolate
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Chocolate Candies, Milk Chocolate

M&M'S
5.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
18g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M'S Milk Chocolate 5.30 oz sits squarely in the candy and confection aisle, often found near other bite-sized chocolate candies, seasonal candy displays, and checkout impulse bins. The bright, branded pouch and colorful logo make it an easy grab for last-minute treats. Shoppers reach for it during parties, movie nights, road trips, back-to-school snack runs, or to add a playful touch to baking and decorating. As a cultural icon, M&M'S positions itself as fun, familiar, and family-friendly — a legacy brand with broad mainstream appeal that targets children, parents buying for kids, and adults seeking a nostalgic morsel. Marketing leans into playfulness, character mascots, and shareability rather than health benefits. The package carries no organic certification and makes no prominent natural or health claims; the ingredient list does include the vague term 'natural flavor' and a simple nutrition panel that highlights a small serving size and high sugar content (18 g per serving). In plain language, this product is produced by multiple industrial processes: sugar-shell coating, chocolate conching, and color and stabilizer additions. Sensory notes are immediate — a crisp, glossy sugar shell that snaps, giving way to a smooth, creamy milk chocolate center that melts on the tongue; the small, uniform bits invite popping them by the handful. The 5.3 oz pouch is resealable or tear-open depending on pack, easy to tote. Rituals include sharing from a bowl, sorting colors, using pieces as baking toppers, or stashing pocketside for a quick sugary lift — a portable, familiar indulgence in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars17g34%
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, CHOCOLATE,, SKIM, MILK,, COCOA, BUTTER, LACTOSE,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH; LESS, THAN, 1%, OF:, CORN, SYRUP, DEXTRIN,, COLORS, (INCLUDES, BLUE, 1 LAKE,, YELLOW, 6,, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 5,, BLUE 1,, YELLOW, 6, LAKE,, RED, 40, LAKE,, YELLOW 5, LAKE,, BLUE, 2, LAKE,, BLUE, 2),, CARNAUBA WAX,, GUM, ACACIA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

Contains refined sugars, color additives, corn syrup/dextrin, emulsifiers and other industrial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating a NOVA 4 classification.

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Common Questions about Chocolate Candies, Milk Chocolate

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! M&M's milk chocolate packs about 140 calories and 18 grams of sugar per ounce, so it's definitely more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up or a fun snack, they fit the bill, but if you're aiming for a nutrient-dense diet, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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