Milk chocolate m&m's vs Hershey's Special Dark Original
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Milk chocolate m&m's | Hershey's Special Dark Origi... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 470 kcal | 528 kcal |
| Fat | 18.6 g | 33 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.5 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 64.6 g | 37 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 12 g |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 7.7 g |
| Additives | 10 | 2 |
| Allergens | Milk, Soybeans | Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Milk chocolate m&m's has 11% fewer calories (470 kcal vs 528 kcal).
- Milk chocolate m&m's has 44% less fat (18.6 g vs 33 g).
- Milk chocolate m&m's has 43% less saturated fat (11.5 g vs 20 g).
- Hershey's Special Dark Original has 43% less sugar (37 g vs 64.6 g).
- Hershey's Special Dark Original has 100% more fiber (12 g vs 0 g).
- Hershey's Special Dark Original has 39% more protein (7.7 g vs 4.7 g).
- Only Milk chocolate m&m's lists: Milk.
Ingredients
Milk chocolate m&m's
Azúcar, pasta de cacao, leche descremada (8.3%), manteca de cacao, lactosa, grasa de leche (2.4%), lecitina de soya, saborizantes naturales, azúcar, dextrina, colorantes (Dióxido de titanio, indigotina laca, AMARILLO OCASO LACA, Rojo Allura AC, TARTRAZINA laca, azul brillante FCF), cera de carnauba, goma acacia.
Hershey's Special Dark Original
Masa de cacao (51,8%), azúcar, cacao en polvo (5,2%), aceite de palmiste y palma refinado e interesterificado, manteca de cacao (2,8%), lecitina de soya, poliglicerol polirricinoleato, sabor idéntico al natural.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Milk chocolate m&m's or Hershey's Special Dark Original?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Milk chocolate m&m's has fewer calories: 470 kcal versus 528 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Hershey's Special Dark Original has less sugar: 37 g versus 64.6 g per 100 g.