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Reeses Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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Reeses Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

REESE'S
4.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
16g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

REESE'S Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Snack Size, 4.40 oz) sit squarely in the candy aisle, often near other boxed and bagged chocolates, seasonal displays, and frequently tucked by the checkout for impulse buys. The familiar orange packaging, bold REESE'S logo and individually wrapped bite-sized cups signal an on-the-go treat that travels well. This product fits quick-stop errands, road trips, movie nights, party bowls, holiday candy swaps and last-minute baking embellishments. Culturally, REESE'S is positioned as an all‑American indulgence — the iconic chocolate-and-peanut-butter pairing appeals across generations, marketed to both nostalgic adults and kids who respond to bright branding and shareable formats. The pack leans on convenience and fun rather than health; the label mentions kosher certification and gluten-free status but makes no organic or “natural” claims. Ingredients include milk chocolate, peanuts, added sugars, emulsifiers (PGPR, lecithin) and preservatives (TBHQ), so in plain language this is a highly processed snack made from industrial ingredients and stabilizers to ensure consistent taste and shelf life. Sensory notes: a thin, glossy milk chocolate shell gives way to a soft, creamy peanut butter center with a clean, sweet balance — the texture is smooth and slightly waxy from cocoa butter, with occasional tiny peanut fragments for bite. Packaging is a multi-cup bag with each piece wrapped for portion control and sharing; ritual uses range from popping a single cup as a quick pick-me-up to sprinkling chopped cups over ice cream, assembling party bowls or tucking them into holiday baskets.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars15g30%
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:

  • lecithin (soy) - 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 refined sugars, industrial additives (PGPR, TBHQ), emulsifiers and formulated milk chocolate — ingredients and processing typical of ultra-processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Reeses Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

It really depends on how you define 'healthy.' With 160 calories and 16 grams of sugar per two cups, they're more of a sweet treat than a health food. If you're looking for a quick energy boost or a little indulgence, they fit the bill, but they’re not exactly nutrient powerhouses.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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