Mars Chocolate North America LLC
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ProfileConcern
CRUNCHY MINT CHOCOLATE CANDIES, MINT
Chocolates & Sweets USVerified
Label Serving
28 g
Barcode
040000538875
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Nutritional Level Analysis (per serving)
Fat
high
Saturated fat
high
Sugars
high
Salt
low
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
AI transparency analysis is being generated for this product.
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
A
B
C
DACTIVE
E
← Nutrient DenseMost Processed →
2.4/10
Health Score
Nutrition Facts (per serving: 28 g)
Energy500kcal
Carbohydrates75g
Sugar57.14g
Added Sugar57.1g
Protein3.57g
Total Fat17.86g
Saturated Fat10.71g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Fiber3.6g
Sodium89mg
Calcium0mg
Iron2.5mg
Potassium607mg
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
% Daily Value
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (28 g) — the label's %RDA
Energy & macronutrients
Energy140 kcal7%
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0gLow0%
Cholesterol0mgLow0%
Carbohydrates21g8%
Total Sugars16gHigh32%
Added Sugars16gHigh32%
Dietary Fiber1.01g4%
Protein1g2%
Sodium25mgLow1%
Minerals
Potassium170mg4%
Calcium0mg0%
Iron0.7mg4%
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
Ingredient Transparency
Tap any row · FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO
6 / 10 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS), SUGAR, COCOA CRISP RICE (RICE FLOUR, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SUGAR, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SALT, DEXTROSE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS), LESS THAN 2% - CORNSTARCH, DEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP, COLORING (INCLUDES RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE), NATURAL FLAVOR, CARNAUBA WAX, GUM ACACIA.
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Sugar
Moderate
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
2
Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Moderate
Flavour, texturizing agent, and inclusion in baked goods.
3
Cocoa Crisp Rice
Under Review
AI summary pending...4
Corn Syrup
Moderate
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
5
Dextrin
Under Review
AI summary pending...6
Less Than 2% - Cornstarch
Under Review
AI summary pending...7
Carnauba Wax
E903
No NotablesGlazing agent, surface finishing agent, and moisture barrier
8
Natural Flavor
No Notables
flavour
9
Coloring
Under Review
AI summary pending...10
Gum Acacia
E414
No NotablesStabilizer, emulsifier, thickening agent, and dietary fiber additive in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Semisweet Chocolate Chips | ⚠Moderate Concern | Flavour, texturizing agent, and inclusion in baked goods. | Semi-sweet chocolate chips are generally recognized as safe for consumption, though their sugar and saturated fat content warrant mindful intake within daily nutritional targets. |
3 Cocoa Crisp Rice | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
5 Dextrin | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Less Than 2% - Cornstarch | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Carnauba Wax E903 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Glazing agent, surface finishing agent, and moisture barrier | Carnauba wax is a naturally derived substance recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits. |
8 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
9 Coloring | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Gum Acacia E414 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, emulsifier, thickening agent, and dietary fiber additive in beverages, confectionery, and baked goods. | Gum arabic is a naturally derived dietary fiber and stabilizing agent with a well-established safety profile for general consumption. |
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