Milk Duds
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Milk Duds by Hershey scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (milk).
Milk Duds by Hershey provides 433 calories, 1.7g protein, 16.7g fat, and 73.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 0.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (56.7g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (10.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Milk Duds by Hershey sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 433 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556). Low protein at just 1.7g per 100g — well below the 7.3g average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 433 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 1.7g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 56.7g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Saturated fat: 10.0g per 100g
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions. Not ideal for blood sugar management or low-sugar diets.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sugar content of 56.7g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 10.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Milk Duds doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chocolate category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
corn syrup, sugar, vegetable oil [palm oil, shea oil, sunflower oil, palm kernel oil, and/or safflower oil], dextrose, nonfat milk, reduced protein whey (milk), chocolate, contains 2% or less of: brown sugar, mono - and diglycerides, whey (milk), baking soda, confectioner's glaze, salt, tapioca dextrin, lecithin (soy), vanillin, artificial flavor.