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Hershey's Milk Chocolate (1 bar) — 1 bar (43g)D
Snacks & Candy · #40 of 41

Hershey's Milk Chocolate (1 bar)

1 bar (43g) · Candy Bars

42/100D tier
Calories21
Protein3g
Fiber0g
Sodium35mg
Sugar25g

Graded D — 42 out of 100, #40 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sodium carries the score (98/100); fiber drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The American chocolate bar — sweet, a little tangy, everywhere.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 bar (43g))
Calories21
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g15%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 35mg2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 3g6%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 42

Low sodium ×2098
Low saturated fat ×2052
Low sugar ×2052
Protein ×2010
Fiber ×100
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#40 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Hershey's Milk Chocolate (1 bar) healthy?

It grades D — 42 out of 100, #40 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. The American chocolate bar — sweet, a little tangy, everywhere.

How many calories are in Hershey's Milk Chocolate (1 bar)?

21 calories per serving (1 bar (43g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Hershey's Milk Chocolate (1 bar) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.