Snickers Bar — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Snickers Bar by Snickers TREAT — score 50/90.

High sugar and fat content make it a treat rather than a daily snack.

Ingredients (12)

• MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, LACTOSE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR) (moderate) — Contains sugar, cocoa butter, and lactose, which are general ingredients in milk chocolate but contribute to high sugar and fat content.
• Peanuts (safe) — Legume packed with protein and healthy fats.
• Corn Syrup (caution) — Added sugar baked into the crust.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Skim Milk (safe) — Real dairy base, fine.
• BUTTER (safe) — Real dairy butter, though a minor part of the fat.
• MILK FAT (safe) — Dairy fat that softens the chocolate.
• PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL (avoid) — Source of artificial trans fat — raises bad cholesterol and has no safe intake level.
• Lactose (safe) — Milk sugar carrier in the seasoning; makes the chips not dairy-free.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Egg Whites (safe) — Natural binder and protein source.
• Artificial Flavor) (moderate) — Lab-made flavor doing the 'creme' work.

Healthier alternatives

• Refresh Plant-Based Gum