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Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Milk Chocolate, Snack Size
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Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Milk Chocolate, Snack Size

Reese's
10.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
2g
Protein
11g
Sugars
65mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Milk Chocolate, Snack Size arrive in grocery aisles as a familiar staple: you’ll find a 10.5 oz bag in the candy and confectionery section near other seasonal and movie-night treats—chocolate bars, gummy packs, and popcorn—often also displayed on endcaps during Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and sports seasons. This product suits quick-stop indulgences for movie nights, game-day gatherings, road trips, and packed-lunch treats; it’s an anytime snack rather than a meal component. Brand positioning leans on Americana and nostalgia: Reese’s markets itself as an iconic, playful, and broadly appealing brand aimed at families, teens, and adults looking for a sweet comfort treat or party-ready candy. Packaging and label cues include bright, recognizable branding, claims in the description such as kosher certified and gluten free, and classic “milk chocolate” calling out familiar ingredients rather than natural or organic certifications; there are no organic or “all-natural” claims. Processing context (plainly stated): this is a highly processed candy that combines chocolate, peanut butter, added sugars, emulsifiers, and preservatives. Sensory details: each snack-size cup pairs a smooth, creamy peanut butter center with a sweet milk chocolate exterior that melts on contact, offering a contrast between slightly grainy sugar crystals in the filling and the glossy snap of chocolate; portions are small and shareable in a bag of individually portioned pieces, making the ritual one of grab-and-go snacking, sharing at parties, or tucking a couple into a lunchbox for a nostalgic mid-day treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 14
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium65mg3%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars10g20%
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,, 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, emulsifiers (soy lecithin, PGPR), preservatives (TBHQ, citric acid), and formulated chocolate/peanut components, indicating high industrial processing typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Reeses Peanut Butter Cups Milk Chocolate, Snack Size

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These little cups pack a delightful punch of flavor but are on the sugary side, with 11 grams of total sugars per serving. They can be a fun treat within a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick energy boost or a sweet indulgence!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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