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M&M's Milk Chocolate Candy
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M&M's Milk Chocolate Candy

M&M'S
1.69 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
2g
Protein
31g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M's Milk Chocolate Candy 1.69 oz is a small, brightly packaged pouch of colorful button-shaped candies that you most commonly find in the candy aisle, near other single-serve sweets, seasonal Halloween displays, and checklane impulse bins. It fits casual shopping lists — a quick grab for parties, class parties, trick-or-treat, movie nights, or to toss into lunchboxes and candy bowls. The brand leans into playful, family-friendly marketing: classic American nostalgia, sharing, and kid appeal, with advertising that targets children and young adults while leaning on decades of cultural recognition. Labels emphasize chocolate and fun rather than nutrition; there are no organic or natural certifications, and the ingredient list includes artificial colors, corn syrup, and stabilizers that counter typical 'natural' health halos. In plain terms this is a highly processed confection made from refined sugars, milk chocolate components, and multiple additives. Sensory details: a thin, crisp candy shell gives a brief crunch that yields to a creamy milk chocolate center; texture is smooth and melt-in-mouth for the chocolate, contrasted with the brittle colored coating. Packaging is a lightweight, printed foil-pouch designed for single-serve convenience and sharing rituals; people open the pouch at parties, scatter them on cookie trays, or portion them into small bags for events. The product is positioned as a quick treat and a colorful, shareable accent for celebrations rather than an everyday health food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars31g
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

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?

The product contains refined sugars, corn syrup, artificial colorants, flavorings, emulsifiers and other industrial additives, fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about M&M's Milk Chocolate Candy

Well, that depends on what your definition of 'healthy' is! They pack a sweet punch with 31 grams of sugar per serving, which is definitely on the higher side. If you’re looking for a treat to enjoy occasionally, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they’re not exactly a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
back-to-school

Vibe:

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