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M&M Peanut Butter & Jelly Stand Up Pouch
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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M&M Peanut Butter & Jelly Stand Up Pouch

M&M'S
8.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
14g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
77
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M'S Peanut Butter & Jelly Stand Up Pouch is a shareable, resealable candy bag that repackages a classic American sandwich flavor into a bite-sized, colorful snack. You'd find it in the candy and snack aisle alongside other M&M varieties, seasonal candy displays, and near checkouts or party-supply sections — often shelved beside trail mixes, novelty candies, and lunchbox treats. This product fits quick-grab shopping occasions like movie nights, party favors, and back-to-school snack runs, and it’s marketed as a playful, nostalgia-forward treat for families and millennials who remember PB&J lunches. The brand leans on cheerful, kid-friendly imagery and a comforting memory play, positioning the product as fun, shareable, and perfect for social moments rather than as a health food. Label characteristics include bright, cartoonish packaging and flavor-forward copy; the ingredient list contains “natural flavor” but there are no organic or health-certification claims, and the product relies on colorful candy shell dyes and sweet indulgent messaging rather than nutrition halos. In plain language, this is a highly processed confection made from multiple industrial ingredients, emulsifiers, added oils, sweeteners, and artificial colors and flavors. Sensory notes: crunchy candy shell, thin milk chocolate coating, and a creamy peanut-butter-and-jelly–inspired center with a sweet, slightly sticky texture and pronounced sugary fruit top notes; the bag’s resealable zipper supports grazing or sharing rituals at parties, movie sofas, or lunchboxes. Eating them is a quick, tactile ritual — pour into a bowl, hand around the room, or tuck a small portion into a sandwich bag for nostalgia on the go.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars13g26%
Protein3g
* 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,, CHOCOLATE,, MILK, LACTOSE,, PEANUTS,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, SUGAR, PEANUT, BUTTER, (PARTIALLY, DEFATTED, PEANUTS,, PALM, OIL),, HYDROGENATED, PALM KERNEL, OIL, AND/OR, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM, AND, SUNFLOWER, OILS),, CORNSTARCH; LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, DEXTROSE,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS,, CORN, SYRUP, SALT,, DEXTRIN,, CARNAUBA, WAX,, COLORS, (INCLUDES, RED, 40,, YELLOW, 6,, YELLOW, 5, BLUE, 1,, RED, 40, LAKE,, YELLOW, 6, LAKE,, YELLOW, 5, LAKE,, BLUE, 1, LAKE,, BLUE, 2, LAKE, BLUE, 2),, PROPYL, GALLATE, TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS,, GUM, ACACIA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Propyl Gallate - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 2 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 (hydrogenated/palm oils, corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, preservatives) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured confection, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about M&M Peanut Butter & Jelly Stand Up Pouch

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a fun snack with a nostalgic flavor, these M&Ms fit the bill. However, they do contain added sugars and are more of an occasional treat rather than a staple for a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
party-favors

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingplayful
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