Maltesers

by Mars Food 158g in Chocolate candies Barcode 5000159571463
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Maltesers by Mars Food provides 504 kcal per 100 g, with 53.2 g of sugars and 8.4 g of protein. That is 15% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Chocolate candies category and comes in a 158g pack. Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
24.6 g · High
Saturated fat
14.9 g · High
Sugars
53.2 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 portion (39.5 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 504 kcal 199 kcal 510
Total fat 24.6 g 9.7 g 12% 31.6 −22%
Saturated fat 14.9 g 5.9 g 30% 19.4 −23%
Carbohydrates 60.8 g 24 g 9% 56.5 +8%
Total sugars 53.2 g 21 g 46.4 +15%
Added sugars 58.2 g 23 g 46% 36.9 +58%
Protein 8.4 g 3.3 g 7% 6.5 +29%
Salt 0.4 g 0.2 g 0.3 +32%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7351 Chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other chocolate candies

Calories lower 45%
Sugars higher 32%
Salt higher 22%
Saturated fat lower 30%
Protein top 17%

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

Ingredients

Sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa butter, glucose syrup, barley malt extract, cocoa mass, palm fat, whey permeate (milk), milk fat, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, E492), palm kernel fat, wheat flour, raising agents (E341, E501, E500), wheat gluten, whey powder (milk), salt, glazing agent (pectins).

Contains palm oilNot veganVegetarian
Allergens
GlutenMilkSoybeans

Additives 7

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk
E440 - Pectins
Emulsifier
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
158g
Serving size
1 portion (39.5 g)
Labels & certifications
Fair tradeVegetarianFairtrade cocoaTidy man
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000159571463

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Recipe & label changes

  1. September 19, 2026
    • Fiber: 0 → —

Changes to this product's label data recorded since Foodmetria started tracking it.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Maltesers?

Maltesers contains 504 kcal per 100 g and about 199 kcal per serving (1 portion (39.5 g)).

How much sugar is in Maltesers?

Maltesers has 53.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Maltesers 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 Maltesers vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Maltesers contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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