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M&M's Milk Chocolate, King Size
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M&M's Milk Chocolate, King Size

M&M's
3.14 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
19g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M's Milk Chocolate King Size is a small, shareable polybag of bite-sized chocolate candies with a hard, colorful sugar shell and a smooth milk chocolate center. In a supermarket you’ll typically find it in the candy & confectionery aisle, stacked with other bagged chocolates and movie-night snacks, and often moved to seasonal endcap displays or checkout racks around Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Easter; you may also see baking-size varieties near the baking aisle. This product fits impulse buys for parties, movie nights, road trips, or last-minute holiday candy needs and is commonly tossed into party bowls, lunchboxes, or cookie dough as a playful baking add-in. Brand positioning leans heavily on fun and familiarity — bright graphics, playful mascots, and multi-generational nostalgia communicate a family-friendly, youth-focused image that also appeals to adults who grew up with the brand. Label characteristics include prominent candy and flavor names ("Milk Chocolate") rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural certifications, and the colorful shell and milk chocolate framing can create a mild "treat" or comfort-food halo despite the candy’s sugary nature. Processing context: this is a highly processed confection made from blended chocolate, added sugars, emulsifiers, color lakes and glazing agents. Sensory details: a crisp snap of the candy coating gives way to creamy, sweet milk chocolate; the king-size bag invites sharing rituals — passing around bowls at gatherings, dropping handfuls into movie-theater cups, or mixing in baked goods — and its convenience packaging emphasizes portability and quick gratification.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33
Servings per Container: 3
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars19g
Added Sugars18g36%
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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined sugars, corn syrup/dextrin, artificial color lakes, soy lecithin, carnauba wax) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat confection, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about M&M's Milk Chocolate, King Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These candies are definitely a treat and not a health food — they’re high in sugar and low in fiber and protein. If you’re looking for a sweet pick-me-up or a fun snack, they fit the bill, but they shouldn’t replace more nutrient-dense foods in your diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
holiday-baking
road-trip

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