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M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies Family Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies Family Size

M&M'S
18.08 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
14g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies Family Size is an instantly recognizable candy staple: a resealable 18.08 oz bag of colorful, button-shaped pieces with a crunchy candy shell, milk chocolate layer and a roasted peanut center. In the store you’ll most often find it in the candy aisle, on endcaps near other shareable snacks, and in seasonal displays by checkout or the party supplies section alongside chips, cookies and baking mixes. This product fits casual, social shopping occasions — think movie nights, game-day spreads, and holiday baking when people want indulgent mix-ins or candy bowls. The brand positioning leans heavily on nostalgia and playful pop-culture: M&M’S markets to families and kids while also appealing to adults who remember the characters from childhood; the advertising angle emphasizes fun, sharing and colorful personality. On the label there are no organic or natural certification claims; instead you’ll see prominent kid-friendly branding, bold logo treatment and convenience cues like 'resealable family size.' The ingredient list includes chocolate, sugar, peanuts and several additives and color lakes, so any health halos are visual or experiential (fun, portionable) rather than nutritional. In plain language, this is a highly processed snack made from multiple refined ingredients and food additives. Sensory details: the shell snaps crisply, giving way to smooth milk chocolate and a warm, roasted peanut bite; sweetness is front and center with vanilla-like flavor notes from added natural flavor. Typical ritual use involves sharing from a bowl at gatherings, scooping into movie-night candy dishes, or stirring into cookie and brownie batters for color and texture contrast.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 18
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
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,, CHOCOLATE,, SKIM, MILK,, COCOA, BUTTER,, LACTOSE, MILKFAT,, PEANUTS,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SALT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, PEANUTS,, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH;, LESS THAN, 1%, OF:, PALM, OIL,, 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:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn Syrup - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • 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 Seed OilNo 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 (color lakes, corn syrup/dextrin, palm oil, emulsifiers) and is manufactured into a shelf-stable candy product, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about M&M's Peanut Chocolate Candies Family Size

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! Peanut M&M's can be a fun treat, but they're not exactly a health food. With 140 calories and 14 grams of sugar per ounce, they’re best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, especially if you're looking to manage your sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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