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Snickers Fun Size Bars
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Snickers Fun Size Bars

Snickers
10.59 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
9g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snickers Fun Size Bars come in a multi-pack of individually wrapped bite-size bars, typically displayed in the candy aisle and near checkouts, seasonal displays, and party supply endcaps alongside other miniature chocolates and Halloween treats. Store placement often puts them near other impulse buys — bite-size Milky Ways, Reese's Minis, and assorted party candy. This product fits quick stops for party bowls, game-day snacks, movie-night candy bowls, Halloween trick-or-treating, and road-trip grab-and-go packs. Brand positioning leans heavily on broad popular culture ties — mass-market, sports-friendly, and nostalgia-driven messaging (including NFL sponsorships and the familiar “You’re not you when you’re hungry” campaign) aimed at teens, young adults, and families seeking familiar indulgence. Labeling highlights milk chocolate and peanuts but lacks organic or natural certifications; ingredient statements include common processed components and an “artificial flavor,” so there are no prominent health-halo claims beyond portioned serving sizes printed on the bag. Processing context: this is a highly processed confection — composed from multiple industrial ingredients and formulated components rather than whole foods. Sensory details: each fun-size has a snap of milk chocolate, a chewy caramel tug, soft nougat, and crunchy roasted peanuts, delivering a mix of textures and a sweet, salty, chocolatey flavor. Packaging is brightly printed plastic film with individually foil- or plastic-wrapped bars, encouraging ritualistic handing-out, quick single-bite indulgence, and portion-controlled sharing at parties, tailgates, classrooms, or office candy dishes. The product reads as convenient, familiar, and designed for immediate gratification rather than culinary or health-focused uses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 18
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein1g
* 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients (corn syrup, palm oil), added sugars, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), and artificial flavor indicate formulations characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it scores as NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Snickers Fun Size Bars

Ah, the age-old question! Snickers Fun Size Bars can definitely bring a delightful burst of energy, but they're not exactly a health food. With 80 calories and 9 grams of sugar per bar, they're more of an occasional treat than a daily staple. Think of them as a sweet pick-me-up rather than a source of nutrition.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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