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Reese Peanut Butter Cups Family Pack
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Reese Peanut Butter Cups Family Pack

REESE'S
17.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
14g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Family Pack (Miniatures) sits squarely in the candy and seasonal confectionery sections of American grocery stores—you'll find it on the candy aisle, in checkout endcaps, and on seasonal displays near Halloween, Christmas, and Easter treats. It is marketed as a grab-and-go sweet: individually wrapped, bite-size cups in a large share bag meant for parties, road trips, and office snack drawers. Occasions include movie nights, holiday baking, and any casual get-together where shareable treats are expected. The REESE'S brand leans on strong cultural associations with childhood nostalgia and snack-time indulgence; its target demographic ranges from parents buying for kids to adults seeking a quick sweet pick-me-up, and marketing emphasizes fun, sharing, and classic peanut-butter-and-chocolate comfort. Label characteristics include prominent kid-friendly branding and indulgence cues (bright orange logo, “miniatures” sizing), plus claims visible on-pack such as kosher certified and gluten free; there are no organic or “all-natural” claims. Processing context: this is an industrially processed confection that blends chocolate, peanut paste, added sugars, emulsifiers and preservatives. Sensory details: each miniature delivers a thin milk-chocolate shell that gives way to a dense, slightly grainy peanut-butter center with a sweet, salty finish; texture is creamy, slightly crumbly, and melts on the tongue. Packaging is a resealable or largish poly bag of individually wrapped pieces, supporting ritualized popping, sharing bowls at parties, or crumbling over ice cream and baked goods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 19
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
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,, COCOA, BUTTER,, CHOCOLATE,, SKIM, MILK,, MILK, FAT,, LACTOSE,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, PGPR),, PEANUTS,, SUGAR,, DEXTROSE,, SALT,, TBHQ, &, CITRIC, ACID, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • citric acid - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 industrial ingredients (emulsifiers PGPR, preservatives TBHQ, added refined sugars like dextrose) and is manufactured as a ready-to-eat sweet snack, consistent with NOVA Group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Reese Peanut Butter Cups Family Pack

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! If you’re looking for a sweet treat that satisfies your chocolate cravings and gives you a bit of protein from the peanuts, then yes, it's a fun snack. But keep in mind it's higher in added sugars and lower in fiber, so it’s best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you’re watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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