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Reese's Pieces Theater Box
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Reese's Pieces Theater Box

REESE'S
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
16g
Sugars
35mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

REESE'S Pieces Theater Box is the small, colorful peanut-butter-filled candy you expect to find in the candy aisle, near other movie-night staples such as popcorn, boxed movie-theater candy, M&M's, and other seasonal confections; during holidays it may also appear on endcaps or near checkout lanes. Packaged in a pour-friendly 4 oz box, the product leans into impulse and sharing occasions — poured into a palm during a film, sprinkled over ice cream, or tossed into party bowls. Brand positioning centers on fun, nostalgia, and the established Reese's peanut-butter heritage: marketed to families, movie-goers, and snackers who want an indulgent, familiar treat; its bright candy shell and playful name speak directly to kids and adults seeking comfort and a sugar hit. The label uses familiar candy branding rather than health claims — there are no organic or “natural” certifications; instead you’ll see colorful imagery, kosher and gluten-free notes, and nutrition highlights like calories and sugar per serving that still leave the product clearly indulgent. In plain terms, this is a highly processed confection: refined sugars, hydrogenated and palm oils, artificial colors, modified starches, and confectioner’s glazes are part of the recipe. Sensory details: crunchy candy shell gives a crisp snap, yielding to a sweet, slightly salty, soft peanut-butter center; the box is lightweight cardboard with a flip-pour opening for easy sharing. Rituals include movie-night pouring, sprinkling on desserts, or keeping a bowl available at gatherings — it’s a classic American snack-food accessory for casual, celebratory, and on-the-go moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 38.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars16g32%
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

SUGAR,, PARTIALLY, DEFATTED, PEANUTS,, HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, (PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, SOYBEAN, OIL),, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, DEXTROSE,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP,, SALT,, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR, (INCLUDING, YELLOW, 5, LAKE,, YELLOW, 6, LAKE,, RED, 40, LAKE,, BLUE, 1, LAKE),, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, CONFECTIONER'S, GLAZE,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, VANILLIN, (ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR),, CARNAUBA, WAX,, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Lecithin (Soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 Lake - 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 (hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, modified starch, confectioner's glaze, corn syrup solids) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat packaged confection, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Reese's Pieces Theater Box

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you’re looking for a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally, these little gems can fit right in. But with 16 grams of added sugars per serving, they’re more of an indulgence than a health food. So, think of them as a fun snack rather than a nutritional powerhouse.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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