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Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread

by m&m's 8 oz/226.8 g in Confectioneries Barcode 0040000547242
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread by m&m's provides 500 kcal per 100 g, with 57.1 g of sugars and 3.6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Confectioneries category and comes in a 8 oz/226.8 g pack. Contains: milk, nuts, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
25 g · High
Saturated fat
17.9 g · High
Sugars
57.1 g · High
Salt
0.3 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 500 kcal 140 kcal 409 +22%
Total fat 25 g 7 g 9% 9.5 +163%
Saturated fat 17.9 g 5 g 25% 6.1 +192%
Carbohydrates 64.3 g 18 g 7% 74.3 −14%
Total sugars 57.1 g 16 g 54.6 +5%
Added sugarsUSDA 53.6 g 15 g 30% 39.4 +36%
Dietary fiber 3.6 g 1 g 4% 1.7 +118%
Protein 3.6 g 1 g 2% 3.3 +7%
Salt 0.3 g 0.1 g 0.3 +5%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 19343 Confectioneries products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Nutrition claims check

Claims its numbers support

Low sodium
108 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 120 mg per 100 g)
Source of fiber
3.6 g fiber per 100 g (EU: at least 3 g per 100 g or 1.5 g per 100 kcal)

Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.

Compared with other confectioneries

Calories higher 21%
Sugars higher 46%
Salt higher 26%
Saturated fat higher 11%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 13%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk, Chocolate, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavors), Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Hazelnut Flour (Hazelnuts, Safflower Oil, Tbhq To Maintain Freshness), Dextrose, Cornstarch, Less Than 1% - Corn Syrup, Dextrin, Salt, Coloring (Includes Blue 1 Lake, Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Blue 2), Carnauba Wax, Natural Flavor, Propyl Gallate To Maintain Freshness, Gum Acacia.

Contains palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
MilkNutsSoybeans

Additives 10

Moderate overexposure risk
E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Regulatory status of its additives

How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.

United States

FDA asks to phase out E129 · E102 · E110 · E133 · E132

Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.

California

Barred from California public schools E129 · E102 · E110 · E133 · E132

The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.

West Virginia

Barred from West Virginia school meals E129 · E102 · E110 · E133 · E132

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.

European Union

Warning label required in the EU E102 · E110 · E129

In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."

What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2.

Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.

Product details

Quantity
8 oz/226.8 g
Serving size
1 onz (28 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0040000547242

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread?

Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread contains 500 kcal per 100 g and about 140 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread?

Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread has 57.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Nuts, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Does Hazelnut Spread Chocolate Candies, Hazelnut Spread contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?

Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), Blue 1 (E133) and Blue 2 (E132). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110) and Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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