Nuggets
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Nuggets by Hershey’s scores 8/10 for Bone Health based on low sodium preserves calcium.
Nuggets by Hershey’s provides 517 calories, 10.3g protein, 31.0g fat, and 0.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Bone Health health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 10.3g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High sugar content (48.3g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (15.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Nuggets by Hershey’s sits near the middle of the chocolate category with 517 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 517 kcal per 100g (category avg: 556)
- •Protein: 10.3g per 100g (category avg: 7.3g)
- •Sugars: 48.3g per 100g (category avg: 40.7g)
- •Fiber: 3.4g per 100g (category avg: 7.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 15.5g 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 48.3g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 15.5g 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 Nuggets doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the chocolate category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
MILK CHCCOLATE (SUGAR, MILK, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, LECITHIN (SOY NATURAL FLAVOR), ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER OIL. CONTAINS: ALMONDS, MILK, SOY.