Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy

Reese's
Contains seed oils Bioengineered
5 Poor

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 9
Owned by Hershey
Category Candy
Summary

This product is heavily penalized due to its high level of processing and the presence of multiple harmful ingredients. It contains hydrogenated vegetable oils, which include trans fats linked to heart disease, and artificial colors that have potential health risks. Additionally, the high sugar content and use of corn syrup solids contribute to its low nutritional value, making it a typical ultra-processed snack with minimal health benefits.

Key ingredients 11

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Very Bad

Hydrogenated oils contain trans fats, which are linked to negative health effects and are best avoided.

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Soybean Oil
Very Bad

Soybean oil is often heavily processed and contains omega-6 fatty acids that may promote inflammation.

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Sugar
Bad

Sugar is added to enhance sweetness but contributes to high calorie content and potential health issues when consumed excessively.

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Corn Syrup Solids
Bad

Corn syrup solids add sweetness but are highly processed and can impact blood sugar levels negatively.

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Palm Kernel Oil
Bad

Palm kernel oil is a highly processed fat associated with environmental concerns and potential health risks.

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Yellow 6 Lake
Bad

Part of Artificial Color. Artificial colors are added for visual appeal but are synthetic and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Yellow 5 Lake
Bad

Part of Artificial Color. Artificial colors are added for visual appeal but are synthetic and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Red 40 Lake
Bad

Part of Artificial Color. Artificial colors are added for visual appeal but are synthetic and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Blue 1 Lake
Bad

Part of Artificial Color. Artificial colors are added for visual appeal but are synthetic and may have adverse health perceptions.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation to maintain healthy blood pressure.

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Partially Defatted Peanuts
Good

Peanuts provide protein and healthy fats, making them a beneficial ingredient in moderation.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy

Common questions

Is Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy healthy?

Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy scores 5/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is heavily penalized due to its high level of processing and the presence of multiple harmful ingredients.

Does Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy?

Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy compare to other candies?

Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy ranks #55 of 57 candies in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Solely Organic Mango & Orange Whole Fruit Gummies at 88/100.

Which ingredients drive Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Candy's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Partially Defatted Peanuts counts in its favor; Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Corn Syrup Solids are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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