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Reese's Popped Snack Mix
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Reese's Popped Snack Mix

REESE'S
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Reese's Popped Snack Mix is a mass-market, sweet-and-salty pouch snack built around REESE'S Minis, chocolate-drizzled popcorn, pretzel-like pieces and peanuts. You’d typically find it hung on endcaps in the candy and snack aisle or shelved near party mixes, microwave popcorn and seasonal candy displays. Shoppers toss a pouch into grocery carts for movie nights, road trips, tailgates or as a grab-and-go treat between classes. The REESE'S name positions this mix as indulgent and nostalgic — aimed at teens, young adults and families who already reach for peanut-butter-and-chocolate classics; marketing leans on convenience, brand recognition and holiday gifting. On the label you’ll see kid-friendly brand cues, an emphasis on sweetness and a “popped” descriptor that may imply lighter texture; the product is kosher certified but has no organic claims or natural-only certification. In plain terms, this is a highly processed packaged snack made from refined sugars, corn syrup, enriched flour, hydrogenated and vegetable oils, emulsifiers and preservatives. Sensory notes: the pouch delivers a contrast of crunchy popped corn and pretzel pieces, creamy peanut-butter-filled chocolate candies and a sugary chocolate glaze — sweet, salty and crisp with intermittent melt-in-your-mouth moments. The pouch format (single 8-oz bag) is designed for portability and sharing rather than portioning, and people commonly tip a handful into bowls for a movie or keep it on-the-go as a quick pick-me-up. It fits squarely in American grocery culture as an impulse, occasion-driven treat rather than a staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars13g
Added Sugars12g24%
Protein2g
* 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;, SKIM, MILK;, MILK, FAT;, MILK;, LACTOSE;, LECITHIN, (SOY);, PGPR;, NATURAL, FLAVOR];, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [FLOUR;, NIACIN;, FERROUS, SULFATE;, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE;, RIBOFLAVIN;, FOLIC, ACID];, CORN, SYRUP;, SUGAR;, PEANUTS;, POPCORN;, DEXTROSE;, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SALT;, VEGETABLE, OIL, [CORN, OIL;, CANOLA, OIL;, SOYBEAN, OIL;, PALM, KERNEL, OIL];, COCOA, BUTTER;, LECITHIN, (SOY);, HYDROGENATED, VEGETABLE, OIL, [PALM, KERNEL, OIL;, PALM, OIL];, BAKING, SODA;, PGPR;, YEAST;, TBHQ, AND, CITRIC, ACID,, TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Lecithin (Soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Citric Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 (corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, emulsifiers, preservatives) and ready-to-eat candy/flake components, characteristic of ultra-processed foods. Formulation and additives prioritize convenience and long shelf life over whole food composition.

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Common Questions about Reese's Popped Snack Mix

The Reese's Popped Snack Mix is a fun treat rather than a health food. With 140 calories and 13 grams of sugar per serving, it’s more of a sweet snack than a nutritional powerhouse. It can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something indulgent!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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