Is Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (52.5 g) and saturated fat (10 g). Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR) and TBHQ & Citric Acid (to maintain freshness) 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 Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup?

In label order (largest amount first): MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), PEANUTS, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)..

Does Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR) (worth noting): Contains soy lecithin and PGPR, which are permitted but regulated in some jurisdictions. TBHQ & Citric Acid (to maintain freshness) (worth noting): TBHQ is permitted globally with strict limits due to potential toxicity at high doses.

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Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Name: Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Brand: Reese's
SKU: 00034000004805

Reese's

Listed as: REESES MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP KING SIZE BAR

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India
Contains soy lecithin and PGPR, which are permitted but regulated in some jurisdictions.
Worth knowing: Soy lecithin is an allergen for some individuals; PGPR is an emulsifier debated for its synthetic nature.
For some groups
TBHQ & Citric Acid (to maintain freshness)Worth noting
Permitted with limits in India · Permitted with limits in EU
TBHQ is permitted globally with strict limits due to potential toxicity at high doses.
Worth knowing: Used as an antioxidant to preserve freshness; debated for synthetic origin and high-dose toxicity.
Depends on amount · Evidence debated

TrustPick Health Score

67/100 · 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: Hershey Foods Corporation (U.S.)
Serving size: 40 g (2 pieces)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR)
2PEANUTS
3SUGAR
4DEXTROSE
5SALT
6TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (40 g)
Energy	500 kcal	200 kcal
Fat	30 g	12 g
of which saturated	10 g	4 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	57.5 g	23 g
of which sugars	52.5 g	21 g
of which added sugars	47.5 g	19 g
Fibre	5 g	2 g
Protein	10 g	4 g
Sodium	325 mg	130 mg

Questions about Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Is Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 67/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (52.5 g) and saturated fat (10 g). Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR) and TBHQ & Citric Acid (to maintain freshness) 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 Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup?: In label order (largest amount first): MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, LACTOSE, LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR), PEANUTS, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SALT, TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)..
Does Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin (Soy), PGPR) (worth noting): Contains soy lecithin and PGPR, which are permitted but regulated in some jurisdictions. TBHQ & Citric Acid (to maintain freshness) (worth noting): TBHQ is permitted globally with strict limits due to potential toxicity at high doses.

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