Reese's pieces

Reese's pieces

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Target diet: Palm Oil Free

Reese's pieces · Palm Oil Free

No, skip it.

palm kernel, and 1 more.

  • palm kernel
  • hydrogenated palm

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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Deciding ingredient

palm kernel

On the label

Sugarpartially defatted peanutsvegetable fatspalmsaltemulsifierssoya lecithinsunflower lecithin

What we checked

Palm oil in the ingredientspalm kernel, hydrogenated palm
Open Food Facts analysisPalm oil flagged

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
481 kcal
Fat
21 g
Saturated fat
17 g
high
Carbohydrates
64 g
Sugars
60 g
high
Protein
13 g
Salt
0.4 g

Per 100 g this product is high in saturated fat, high in sugars. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

Sugar, partially defatted peanuts, vegetable fats (tuy hydrogenated palm kernel, palm), salt, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), rice starch, stabiliser (gum arabic), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, barley malt extract, red beet concentrate, colours (curcumin, carmine), glazing agents (carnauba wax, beeswax white).

Detailed analysis: why is Reese's pieces not palm oil-free?

Our analysis indicates that Reese's pieces is likely not suitable for a palm oil-free diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • palm kernel
  • hydrogenated palm

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Sugar, partially defatted peanuts, vegetable fats (tuy hydrogenated palm kernel, palm), salt, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), rice starch, stabiliser (gum arabic), maltodextrin, glucose syrup, barley malt extract, red beet concentrate, colours (curcumin, carmine), glazing agents (carnauba wax, beeswax white).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Reese's pieces contains 481 calories per 100g, with 13g of protein, 21g of fat, and 64g of carbohydrates (60g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a palm oil-free diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer palm oil-free-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reese's pieces Palm Oil Free?

No, Reese's pieces contains palm oil: the ingredients list names palm kernel, hydrogenated palm.

Does Reese's pieces contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Sugar, partially defatted peanuts, vegetable fats (tuy hydrogenated palm kernel, palm), salt, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sunflower lecithin), rice st...

What are the nutritional facts of Reese's pieces?

Reese's pieces contains 481 calories per 100g, with 13g of protein, 64g of carbohydrates, and 21g of fat.

How much sugar is in Reese's pieces?

Reese's pieces lists 60 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as high in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (22.5 g or more per 100 g).

Is Reese's pieces ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Reese's pieces is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Does Reese's pieces contain palm oil?

Yes. Palm oil or a palm fraction is named in the ingredients of Reese's pieces. If you avoid palm oil, look for an alternative whose label names its fats.