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Nutrition Score

M&M's Peanut

5900951247897
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
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Hazard Score
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Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Peanut
PeanutIng  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains peanuts
One of the most common and severe food allergens. Can cause anaphylaxis.
Cocoa Mass (Liquor)
CocoaMass  ·  No known concerns
Pure ground cocoa beans. The foundational component of high-quality dark chocolate. Rich in polyphenols.
skimmed milk
skimmed milk  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
the protein from the lactose-free milk
No known concerns
Cocoa Butter
CocoaButter  ·  No known concerns
Natural fat from cocoa beans. Rich in stearic acid; neutral effect on LDL cholesterol.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Milk Fat (Butterfat)
MilkFat  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Natural fat present in milk and dairy products. Essential for traditional butter and rich textures.
corn starch
corn starch  ·  No known concerns
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Shea Butter
SheaButter  ·  No known concerns
Plant fat used in chocolate (CBE).
Lactose
Lactose  ·  −1 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Contains milk
Milk sugar. Causes digestive issues in people with lactose intolerance.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic)
E414  ·  No known concerns
Natural hardened sap harvested from Acacia trees. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in high-end sweets and sodas. High in soluble prebiotic fiber.
Curcumin
E100  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow food coloring derived from turmeric root. Safe and beneficial.
Carmine (Cochineal extract)
E120  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Natural red food coloring derived from crushed insects. Used in strawberry yogurts, sweets, and meats. Known allergen; can trigger asthma or anaphylaxis.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
Beta-Carotene
E160a  ·  No known concerns
Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.
Titanium Dioxide
E171  ·  −15 pts
High health concern Source: EFSA
Used as a white colorant. Banned in the EU due to genotoxicity and DNA damage concerns.
Dextrin
E1400  ·  −2 pts
Roasted starch used as a thickener.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
Flaxseed
Flaxseed  ·  No known concerns
Seeds rich in omega-3 (ALA) and fibre.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
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