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Snickers Bar 1.86 oz
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Snickers Bar 1.86 oz

Snickers
1.86 oz
Available at Foodtown
250
Calories
4g
Protein
27g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snickers Bar 1.86 oz is a classic single-serve candy bar you’ll find clustered in bright wrappers in the candy aisle and racks by the checkout, often near other chocolate bars, gum, and impulse snacks. It fits easily into convenience categories — office snack drawers, Halloween bowl offerings, and grab-and-go sections at gas stations. Occasions where it travels well include quick hunger fixes between meetings, road-trip candy bags, and lunchbox treats. The brand leans on broad cultural recognition and the long-running “You’re not you when you’re hungry” campaign, positioning Snickers as a no-nonsense, every-person reward aimed at teens and adults seeking an immediate energy hit; its marketing skews practical, sporty, and humor-forward rather than premium or artisanal. Labels are straightforward: the wrapper emphasizes the brand and flavor rather than health claims; there are no organic or natural-certification claims, and any subtle “milk chocolate” cue can create a mild health halo despite high sugar and processed ingredients. In plain language, the bar is a highly processed confection made from multiple industrial ingredients and combined in factory settings. Sensory-wise it’s a contrast play — crunchy roasted peanuts, chewy caramel and nougat, and a smooth milk chocolate coating with a snap at the edge and a sticky tug at the center. Packaging is single-serve foil and paper wrapper for portability and portion control rituals: unwrapping, a quick bite between activities, or sharing pieces at parties. It’s an archetypal American convenience candy, familiar, portable, and engineered for immediate sweetness and satiety.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars27g
Protein4g
* 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,, LACTOSE,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN),, PEANUTS,, CORN, SYRUP,, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, SKIM, MILK,, LACTOSE,, SALT,, EGG, WHITES,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, palm oil, artificial flavor, emulsifiers) and is manufactured as a ready-to-eat confection, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Snickers Bar 1.86 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! A Snickers Bar is a tasty treat that packs a punch with 250 calories and a good dose of sugar. If you’re enjoying it as an occasional snack or dessert, it can fit into a balanced diet, but it’s definitely not a health food. Think of it more like a delicious indulgence!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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