Is Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 72/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (51.6 g) and saturated fat (9.68 g). PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) and Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) 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 Snack Size?

In label order (largest amount first): REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS - 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), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LACTOSE (MILK), and 24 more.

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

PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but high doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies. Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic flavoring agent; high doses may cause mild irritation.

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Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size

Name: Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size
Brand: Hershey's
SKU: 0034000943845

Hershey's

Listed as: HERSHEY'S CANDY ASSORTMENT SNACK SIZE, 50 COUNT, 25.73 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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PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Permitted as an emulsifier, but high doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Worth knowing: Used to reduce chocolate viscosity; some prefer to avoid synthetic additives.
Depends on amount
TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies.
Worth knowing: Used to maintain freshness; some consumers avoid synthetic antioxidants.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

72/100 · 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: 31 g (2 pieces (31g))
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR)
2PEANUTS
3SUGAR
4DEXTROSE
5SALT
6TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
7REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKINS - PEANUTS
8MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR)
9SUGAR
10DEXTROSE
11VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, SHEA OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, &/OR SAFFLOWER OIL)
12CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LACTOSE (MILK)
13REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY (MILK)
14SALT
15CHOCOLATE
16SKIM MILK
17COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI
18COCOA
19LECITHIN (SOY)
20TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
21VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
22KIT KAT WAFER BAR - SUGAR
23WHEAT FLOUR
24COCOA BUTTER
25CHOCOLATE
26LACTOSE (MILK)
27VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL)
28SKIM MILK
29MILK FAT
30CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LECITHIN (SOY)
31PGPR
32VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR)
33SALT
34YEAST
35BAKING SODA
36HERSHEY'S MILK CHOCOLATE - MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, NATURAL FLAVOR)

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (31 g)
Energy	516 kcal	160 kcal
Fat	29 g	9 g
of which saturated	9.7 g	3 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	58.1 g	18 g
of which sugars	51.6 g	16 g
of which added sugars	48.4 g	15 g
Fibre	3.2 g	1 g
Protein	9.7 g	3 g
Sodium	323 mg	100.1 mg

Questions about Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size

Is Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 72/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (51.6 g) and saturated fat (9.68 g). PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate), TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) and Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) 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 Snack Size?: In label order (largest amount first): REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS - 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), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LACTOSE (MILK), and 24 more.
Does Hershey's Candy Assortment Snack Size contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: PGPR (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) (worth noting): Permitted as an emulsifier, but high doses may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone) (worth noting): Permitted as an antioxidant, but high doses have been linked to potential health concerns in animal studies. Vanillin (Artificial Flavor) (worth noting): Permitted as a synthetic flavoring agent; high doses may cause mild irritation.

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