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Whoppers Big Box
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Whoppers Big Box

WHOPPERS
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
18g
Sugars
80mg
Sodium
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

WHOPPERS Big Box (5 oz) is a classic boxed candy found in the supermarket candy aisle or seasonal snack displays — often shelved near movie-night concessions, boxed chocolates, other novelty candies, and checkout impulse bins. Packaged in a small cardboard carton, the product is positioned as a nostalgic, shareable treat for casual snacking: movie nights, office candy dishes, lunchbox sweet additions, and last-minute holiday or party fillers. The brand leans on retro Americana and childhood memory cues, appealing to adults who remember WHOPPERS from childhood as well as parents buying for kids; marketing emphasizes indulgence, sharing, and convenience rather than health. The label carries no organic certification and no overt “natural” claims; ingredients and nutrition callouts (calories, sugar) are standard, and any perceived health halo is minimal—malted milk evokes wholesomeness but is paired with clear processed-ingredient listings and an “artificial flavor.” In plain language, this is a highly processed confection made with refined sugars, hydrogenated and palm kernel oils, emulsifiers, and glazing agents. Sensory details: each piece is a small, crunchy malted milk center with a firm chocolate-flavored candy coating and a slight powdery malt finish; texture is crisp then crumbly. The 5 oz carton is designed for convenience—bite-size pieces meant to be popped one after another, poured into bowls for sharing, or stirred into cookie or brownie batters as an easy mix-in. Rituals include movie-night handfuls, desk-drawer snacking, and seasonal gift stuffing, reinforcing its role as an accessible, guilt-indulgent treat in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Total Sugars18g
Added Sugars14g28%
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

SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, WHEY, (MILK),, HYDROGENATED, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, CORN, SYRUP,, COCOA,, MALTED, MILK, (BARLEY, MALT,, WHEAT, FLOUR,, MILK,, SALT,, BAKING, SODA),, SORBITAN, TRISTEARATE,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, CONFECTIONER'S, GLAZE,, SALT,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CALCIUM, CARBONATE,, TAPIOCA, DEXTRIN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • hydrogenated palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm kernel oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • lecithin (soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • sorbitan tristearate - 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 (hydrogenated oil, emulsifiers, artificial flavor, confectioner's glaze, corn syrup solids) and is produced through extensive industrial processing, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Whoppers Big Box

Well, calling Whoppers 'healthy' might be a stretch! They pack in 140 calories and 18 grams of sugar per serving, so they’re definitely more of a treat than a health food. If you're looking for a quick snack to satisfy a sweet tooth, they fit the bill, but don't expect them to be a nutritious powerhouse.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
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