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Peanut Butter Kisses

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Nutri-Score D NOVA 4

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Peanut Butter Kisses

by Melster Candies in Confectioneries Barcode 0074013520008
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Peanut Butter Kisses by Melster Candies provides 351 kcal per 100 g, with 35.1 g of sugars and 2.7 g of protein. That is 36% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Confectioneries category. Contains: gelatin, milk, peanuts, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
6.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
1.4 g · Low
Sugars
35.1 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 4 pieces (37 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 351 kcal 130 kcal 409 −14%
Total fat 6.8 g 2.5 g 3% 9.5 −29%
Saturated fat 1.4 g 0.5 g 3% 6.1 −78%
Carbohydrates 70.3 g 26 g 9% 74.3 −5%
Total sugars 35.1 g 13 g 54.6 −36%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 1.7 −100%
Protein 2.7 g 1 g 2% 3.4 −19%
Salt 0.4 g 0.2 g 0.3 +59%

*% 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 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 saturated fat
1.4 g per 100 g, 3% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)

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 lower 32%
Sugars lower 15%
Salt higher 16%
Saturated fat higher 47%
Protein top 47%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Corn syrup, sugar, peanut butter [peanuts, maltodextrin, hydrogenated rapeseed and cottonseed oil, salt], partially hydrogenated soybean oil, modified corn starch, less than 2% of molasses, salt, mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, gelatin, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, partially hydrogenated palm kernel and palm oils, cocoa processed with alkali, milk, dry whey, modified soy protein, sodium hexametaphosphate, artificial flavors, fd&c yellow #6, yellow #5, red #3 and red #40.

Contains palm oilNot veganNot vegetarian
Allergens
GelatinMilkPeanutsSoybeans

Additives 10

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant
High overexposure risk

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

Banned by FDA from 2027 E127

FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3 in food on January 15, 2025. Products must be reformulated by January 15, 2027.

FDA asks to phase out E129 · E102 · E110

Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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

Banned in California from 2027 E127

The California Food Safety Act (AB 418) bans Red 3 (E127) in food sold in California from January 1, 2027.

Barred from California public schools E129 · E102 · E110

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

West Virginia

Barred from West Virginia school meals E127 · E129 · E102 · E110

West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 3 (E127), Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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."

Restricted in the EU E127

In the EU, erythrosine (E127) is allowed only in cocktail cherries, candied cherries and bigarreaux cherries in syrup.

What these additives are and what the research says: Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6.

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

Serving size
4 pieces (37 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0074013520008

Prices reported by shoppers

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Peanut Butter Kisses?

Peanut Butter Kisses contains 351 kcal per 100 g and about 130 kcal per serving (4 pieces (37 g)).

How much sugar is in Peanut Butter Kisses?

Peanut Butter Kisses has 35.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Peanut Butter Kisses healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (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 Peanut Butter Kisses vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Peanut Butter Kisses contain?

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

Does Peanut Butter Kisses contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?

Its ingredient list includes Red 3 (E127), Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA has revoked Red 3 for food, effective January 15, 2027; FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bans Red 3 (E127) in food from January 1, 2027; California bars Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) 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); the EU allows erythrosine only in a few cherry products. Recipes change — check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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