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M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candy
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candy

M&M'S
3.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
4g
Protein
22g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
59
Ingredients

What You Should Know

M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candy (3.10 oz) is a brightly packaged, shareable chocolate confection you’ll typically find on the candy aisle or checkout endcap, shelved near other single-serve chocolates, movie snacks, and party candy. It’s positioned for impulse purchase and social moments—movie nights, parties, road trips, and game-day snack spreads—where a handful of colorful pieces can be passed around or tossed into a bowl. The brand leans heavily on playful, nostalgic marketing aimed at families and young adults, using iconic mascots, bold colors, and messaging about fun and sharing rather than health. Packaging cues emphasize convenience and portability (a small reclosable pack), with no organic or natural certification and no front-of-pack health claims; instead, sensory and emotional prompts (bright color, fun) are dominant. On the label you’ll see ingredient-driven “chocolate” language and familiar candy branding rather than nutrition-forward claims; the nutrition panel shows a small package’s calories and high sugar content, but the design does not foreground this. In plain terms, the product is a highly processed confection: factory-tempered chocolate, glazed candy shells, added emulsifiers, colorants, and stabilizers are used to create consistent taste, color, and shelf stability. Sensory experience is immediate — a crisp, glossy candy shell gives way to smooth milk chocolate and a roasted peanut center, yielding a mix of crunch, creaminess, and sweetness. Rituals around the product include sharing from the pack, mixing with popcorn or trail mixes, or eating by the handful as an indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5
Servings per Container: 2
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars22g
Protein4g
* 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 formulations and additives (color lakes, corn syrup, palm oil, dextrin, glazing agents) and is manufactured as a ready-to-eat confection, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candy

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! M&M'S Peanut Chocolate Candy packs a sweet punch with 220 calories and 22 grams of sugar per serving. If you’re looking for a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, it can definitely fit into a balanced diet — just don’t expect it to be a superfood!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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