Chocolate candies

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Chocolate candies

M&ms · 8.0 oz

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
524
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
High fatHigh saturated fatHigh sugarModerate salt
Barcode
0040000483632
Serving size
1.5 ONZ (42 g)
Sold in
France, United States

At a glance

Chocolate candies (M&ms) is a product in the category “Confectioneries”. It provides 524 kcal (2,210 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 1.5 ONZ (42 g) contains about 220 kcal, or 11% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 475% more saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 346% more salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 9 additives: E102 - Tartrazine, E110 - Sunset yellow FCF, E129 - Allura red, E132 - Indigotine, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, and E1400 - Dextrin. It is sold in France and United States.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (1.5 ONZ (42 g))
Energy 2,210 kJ / 524 kcal 26% 928 kJ / 220 kcal
Fat 29 g 41% 12 g
Saturated fat 17 g 83% 7 g
Trans fat 0 g 0 g
Carbohydrates 57 g 22% 24 g
Sugars 48 g 53% 20 g
Added sugars 39 g 16 g
Fibre 2.4 g 10% 1 g
Protein 9.5 g 19% 4 g
Salt 0.54 g 9% 0.22 g
Cholesterol 12 mg 5 mg
Vitamin A 71 µg 30 µg
Calcium 48 mg 20 mg
Iron 0.86 mg 0.36 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 1,906 products in the category “Confectioneries”.

Energy +35%
This product: 524 kcal Category median: 389 kcal
Sugars -7%
This product: 47.6 g Category median: 51 g
Fat +340%
This product: 28.6 g Category median: 6.5 g
Saturated fat +475%
This product: 16.7 g Category median: 2.9 g
Salt +346%
This product: 0.5 g Category median: 0.1 g
Protein +202%
This product: 9.5 g Category median: 3.2 g
Fibre +85%
This product: 2.4 g Category median: 1.3 g

Ingredients

Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, skim milk, milkfat, lactose, peanuts, soy lecithin, salt, artificial flavors), peanut butter (partially defatted peanuts), sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, partially defatted peanut flour, cornstarch, dextrose, less than 1% - corn syrup, natural flavors, salt, dextrin, coloring (includes blue 1 lake, red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 lake, blue 2, blue 2 lake), propyl gallate to maintain freshness, gum acacia.

Allergens

MilkPeanuts

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Chocolate candies?

Chocolate candies contains 524 kcal per 100 g, which is about 220 kcal per serving of 1.5 ONZ (42 g).

Is Chocolate candies vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Chocolate candies contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Chocolate candies contain palm oil?

Yes, the ingredient list of Chocolate candies includes palm oil or a palm-derived ingredient.

Which additives does Chocolate candies contain?

Chocolate candies contains E102 - Tartrazine, E110 - Sunset yellow FCF, E129 - Allura red, E132 - Indigotine, E133 - Brilliant blue FCF, E1400 - Dextrin, E322 - Lecithins, E322i - Lecithin, and E414 - Acacia gum.

Which allergens are in Chocolate candies?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Chocolate candies lists these allergens: Milk and Peanuts. Always check the package.

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