Spreads
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Spreads by Hershey's scores 7/10 for Bone Health based on contains calcium sources (milk).
Spreads by Hershey's provides 514 calories, 8.1g protein, 32.4g fat, and 56.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 1.6g 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 (51.4g per 100g) — significant portion of daily recommended limit.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 514 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Spreads by Hershey's sits near the middle of the peanut butters category with 514 kcal per 100g (category avg: 566). Low protein at just 8.1g per 100g — well below the 25.1g average. Sugar is a concern at 51.4g per 100g (435% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 514 kcal per 100g (category avg: 566)
- •Protein: 8.1g per 100g (category avg: 25.1g)
- •Sugars: 51.4g per 100g (category avg: 9.6g)
- •Fiber: 2.7g per 100g (category avg: 7.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 5.4g 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 51.4g per 100g is high — check your portion size to stay within daily limits.
- ⚠Saturated fat at 5.4g 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 Spreads doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for lower-sugar options in the same category, higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the peanut butters category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Sugar; peanuts; vegetable oil [sunflower oil; palm oil]; dextrose; nonfat milk; contains 2% or less of: cocoa processed with alkali; cocoa; salt; hydrogenated vegetable oil [palm oil; canola oil]; lecithin (soy); tbhq and citric acid, to maintain freshness.