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Twix Caramel Fun Size
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Twix Caramel Fun Size

Twix
10.83 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
30mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Twix Caramel Fun Size comes as a bag of individually wrapped mini chocolate bars—small, twist-wrapped sticks inside a printed plastic pouch—most often found in the candy aisle, seasonal party-supply displays, checkout endcaps, or the Halloween/holiday section near other individually wrapped confections. It’s sized and merchandised for parties and impulse buys: ideal for trick-or-treat bowls, party favors, office candy dishes, lunchbox treats, or adding to a movie-night candy spread. The brand positioning leans on playful sharing and nostalgia: a mainstream global confection from a major candy maker marketed to families, kids, teens and anyone looking for an easy indulgence; marketing emphasizes fun, sharing, and the “two is more than one” Twix ritual. Label characteristics are typical of mainstream candy—no organic or natural-certification claims, front-of-bag marketing highlights chocolate and caramel but contains no health halos like “low sugar” or “all natural”; the ingredients list includes enriched flour, sugars and common emulsifiers rather than whole-food claims. Processing context: made from multiple industrially processed ingredients and additives (syrups, emulsifiers, modified starch), this product is highly processed. Sensory details deliver a contrast of textures and flavors: a thin milk chocolate coating gives way to gooey, buttery caramel over a crunchy shortbread-like cookie center; each bite is sweet, slightly salty, and texturally layered. Rituals include pairing a fun-size bar with coffee, splitting a bar between kids, dropping a few into goodie bags, or popping several during a short break at work. Nutrition calls out about 80 calories and roughly 8 g sugar per fun-size piece, reinforcing its role as an occasional sweet treat rather than a staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 19
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars7g14%
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

INGREDIENTS:, MILK, CHOCOLATE, (SUGAR,, COCOA, BUTTER,, CHOCOLATE,, SKIM, MILK,, LACTOSE,, MILKFAT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, PGPR),, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP,, SKIM, MILK,, DEXTROSE;, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SALT,, COCOA,, SOY, LECITHIN,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, BAKING, SODA,, 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 not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, palm oil, modified cornstarch, artificial flavor, emulsifiers) and is formulated as a ready-to-eat packaged candy, placing it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Twix Caramel Fun Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! While these fun-sized treats are certainly a delightful snack, they do contain added sugars and are low in protein and fiber. If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up or a sweet treat, they can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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