Is Hershey's Candy Assortment healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 79/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (53.8 g) and saturated fat (11.5 g). TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone), Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) and Sodium Metabisulfite are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Hershey's Candy Assortment?

In label order (largest amount first): REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), PEANUTS, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS - PEANUTS, MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), SUGAR, DEXTROSE, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL), and 61 more.

Does Hershey's Candy Assortment contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) (worth noting): High doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies. Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) (worth noting): Synthetic vanillin is generally recognized as safe, but some consumers prefer natural vanilla extract. Sodium Metabisulfite (worth noting): May cause allergic reactions or respiratory issues in sensitive individuals.

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Hershey's Candy Assortment

Name: Hershey's Candy Assortment
Brand: Hershey's
SKU: 0034000943722

Hershey's

Listed as: HERSHEY'S CANDY ASSORTMENT, 90 COUNT, 33.3 OZ, PEANUT BUTTER; MILK CHOCOLATE

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

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TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
High doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies.
Worth knowing: Used as a preservative to maintain freshness.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated
Vanillin (Artificial Flavor)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in US · Permitted with limits in Canada
Synthetic vanillin is generally recognized as safe, but some consumers prefer natural vanilla extract.
Worth knowing: Artificial flavoring; some consumers prefer natural alternatives.
Evidence debated

1 more flagged ingredient in this product

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TrustPick Health Score

79/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: The Hershey Company
Serving size: 26 g (3 pieces (26g))
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR)
2PEANUTS
3SUGAR
4DEXTROSE
5SALT
6TBHQ
7CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
8REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS - PEANUTS
9MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR)
10SUGAR
11DEXTROSE
12VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL)
13CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LACTOSE (MILK)
14REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY (MILK)
15SALT
16CHOCOLATE
17SKIM MILK
18COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI
19COCOA
20LECITHIN (SOY)
21TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
22VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
23KIT KAT WAFER BAR - SUGAR
24WHEAT FLOUR
25COCOA BUTTER
26CHOCOLATE
27LACTOSE (MILK)
28VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL)
29SKIM MILK
30MILK FAT
31CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LECITHIN (SOY)
32PGPR
33VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
34SALT
35YEAST
36BAKING SODA
37HARSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR)
38ALMOND JOY CANDY BAR - CORN SYRUP
39SUGAR
40COCONUT
41VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL)
42ALMONDS
43LACTOSE (MILK)
44CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY (MILK)
45CHOCOLATE
46COCOA
47SKIM MILK
48COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI
49WHEY (MILK)
50SALT
51LECITHIN (SOY)
52VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
53HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN
54SODIUM METABISULFITE (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
55PGPR
56MILK DUDS CANDY - CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
57SUGAR
58VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL)
59DEXTROSE
60REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY (MILK)
61SKIM MILK
62BROWN SUGAR
63CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LACTOSE (MILK)
64MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES
65CHOCOLATE
66COCOA
67COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI
68BAKING SODA
69CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE
70SALT
71LECITHIN (SOY)
72TAPIOCA DEXTRIN
73VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (26 g)
Energy	500 kcal	130 kcal
Fat	26.9 g	7 g
of which saturated	11.5 g	3 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	61.5 g	16 g
of which sugars	53.8 g	14 g
of which added sugars	50 g	13 g
Fibre	3.8 g	1 g
Protein	7.7 g	2 g
Sodium	269 mg	69.9 mg

Questions about Hershey's Candy Assortment

Is Hershey's Candy Assortment healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 79/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (53.8 g) and saturated fat (11.5 g). TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone), Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) and Sodium Metabisulfite are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Hershey's Candy Assortment?: In label order (largest amount first): REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), PEANUTS, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS - PEANUTS, MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), SUGAR, DEXTROSE, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL), and 61 more.
Does Hershey's Candy Assortment contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) (worth noting): High doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies. Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) (worth noting): Synthetic vanillin is generally recognized as safe, but some consumers prefer natural vanilla extract. Sodium Metabisulfite (worth noting): May cause allergic reactions or respiratory issues in sensitive individuals.

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