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Reese Lava Big Cup Standard Bar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Reese Lava Big Cup Standard Bar

REESE'S
1.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
3g
Protein
22g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Reese's Lava Big Cup Standard Bar is the over-the-top, snack-size candy you spot in the checkout aisle or candy wall near gum, chips and movie-theater treats. Packaged as single-serve foil cups inside small retail bags or multipacks, these bright, brand-forward orange-wrapped cups are positioned for impulse buys and event stocking—think party bowls, trick-or-treat buckets, and stadium snack packs. This product fits grab-and-go occasions like movie night, game-day spreads and school lunchbox treats. As an iconic American brand, Reese's leans on nostalgia and mass-appeal: its marketing targets teens and adults who grew up on peanut butter cups, offering playful, indulgent moments rather than nutritional benefit. The label carries familiar health halos that can mislead—kosher certified and gluten free are prominently noted, but there are no organic or “natural” claims and the ingredient list includes multiple additives. In plain language, this is a highly processed confection assembled from chocolate, sweeteners, emulsifiers and preservatives. Sensory-wise, expect a glossy milk chocolate shell that snaps then yields to a salty-sweet peanut butter core with an extra chocolatey, slightly gooey lava layer—creamy, a little sticky, and instantly satisfying. Eating it is a small ritual: peel back the foil, bite to reveal the soft center, maybe dunk in milk or crumble atop desserts. The pack presentation, familiar orange branding and immediate texture contrast make it a convenient, comforting treat that trades on familiarity and indulgence rather than wholesome ingredient promises.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars22g
Added Sugars20g40%
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,, SKIM, MILK,, MILK, FAT,, LACTOSE,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, PGPR),, PEANUTS,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, SUGAR,, DEXTROSE,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SORBITOL,, DAIRY, BUTTER, (MILK),, SKIM, MILK,, HYDROGENATED, COCONUT, OIL,, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI,, GLYCERIN,, SALT,, MONO-, AND, DIGLYCERIDES,, BAKING, SODA,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, TBHQ, &, CITRIC, ACID, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS),, DISODIUM, PHOSPHATE..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • hydrogenated coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • mono- and diglycerides - 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 and additives (high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oil, emulsifiers, TBHQ, sorbitol, PGPR) and is a ready-to-eat manufactured confection, classifying it as ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Reese Lava Big Cup Standard Bar

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! The Reese Lava Big Cup is certainly a delicious treat, but it's not a health food. With 190 calories and 22 grams of sugar per serving, it's more of an indulgence than a daily snack. If you're looking for a sweet pick-me-up, go for it, but balance it with some nutrient-dense foods throughout the day.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomfortingconvenient
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