Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
691355904374
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 45mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 15g
Includes 15g Added Sugars
30%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 10mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA), GELATIN, CORN STARCH, POWDERED SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, NATURAL COLORS (RADISH), SALT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Peppermint Marshmallows Topped with Chocolate Chips, Peppermint Marshmallows scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed of the 21,778 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Peppermint Marshmallows Topped with Chocolate Chips, Peppermint Marshmallows' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla), Powdered Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Colors (Radish).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
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