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M&M Milk Chocolate Party Size Candy
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M&M Milk Chocolate Party Size Candy

M&M'S
38 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
18g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M'S Milk Chocolate Party Size is a familiar aisle staple — a large, brightly branded plastic bag you’ll find in the candy and snack section, often shelved near other party-size confections, Halloween supplies, and seasonal baking decorations. It reads as a celebration-ready item: marketed for gatherings, classroom parties, office candy jars, and everyday treats. The brand leans on decades of cultural recognition — playful, family-friendly, and nostalgic — with colorful mascots and an emphasis on sharing and fun. Packaging highlights like “made with real milk chocolate” and the cheerful colored shells give a feel-good, kid-centric appeal, but there are no organic or whole-food claims; ingredient lists include sugars, syrup, artificial colors, and stabilizers. In plain processing terms, the candies are highly manufactured: chocolate centers are enrobed in a sugar-dextrin shell with added emulsifiers, glazing agents, and synthetic dyes. Sensory experience is immediate — a crisp, glossy candy shell that gives way to smooth, sweet milk chocolate that melts on the tongue; the texture contrast (crunch to melt) and bright colors are part of the ritual. People typically pour party-size bags into bowls for movie nights, game-day spreads, birthday candy buffets, or into baking mixes and cookie decorations. The product’s size and fuss-free portioning make it convenient for celebratory contexts and casual snacking, invoking comfort and nostalgia even as it represents a highly processed, indulgent treat in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 38
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 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 (refined sugars, corn syrup, dextrin, artificial colors, glazing agents, emulsifiers) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat candy, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about M&M Milk Chocolate Party Size Candy

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking at it through the lens of a treat, it definitely has its place in moderation. With 140 calories and 18 grams of sugar per ounce, it’s not exactly a power snack, but sometimes a little indulgence is just what you need for a pick-me-up!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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