Candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar
Whole food · Sweets
The 5th Avenue candy bar is a classic American confection featuring a crunchy peanut butter core enrobed in smooth milk chocolate. Its signature texture is a satisfying, brittle snap from the peanut butter center, contrasting with the creamy chocolate coating. Nutritionally, it is a calorie-dense treat, with nearly 50g of sugar and 24g of fat per 100g, making it a high-energy indulgence.
Calorie split: 7% protein · 50% carbs · 43% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love the 5th Avenue for its distinctive, satisfying crunch and the perfect balance of salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate. It's a nostalgic, no-frills candy bar that delivers a straightforward, comforting flavor experience.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
This candy bar is very high in sugar (over 47g per 100g) and fat, which can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes and is not suitable for those managing diabetes or calorie intake. To counteract this, enjoy a small portion (e.g., 1/4 bar) and pair it with a source of protein or fiber, like a handful of almonds or a piece of fruit, to slow sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates and fat.
- Contains a moderate amount of protein from peanuts.
- Offers a satisfying crunch and sweet flavor for a mood boost.
- Widely available and affordable treat.
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The 5th Avenue bar was first introduced in 1936 by the Hershey Company, and its name is a direct reference to the famous, upscale Fifth Avenue in New York City, despite being a humble candy bar.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 2.3 g |
| Energy | 482 kcal |
| Energy | 2017 kj |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 24.0 g |
| Ash | 1.9 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 62.7 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 47.2 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 73.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 62.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 141 mg |
| Potassium, K | 347 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 225 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.1 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.21 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.05 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.60 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.40 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin | 3.9 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.54 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 mg |
| Folate, total | 36.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 36.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 36.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 14.9 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.18 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14.0 ug |
| Retinol | 14.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 51.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.7 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 5.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 79.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.03 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.06 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.21 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.5 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.0 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.6 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 8.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 6.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Candies, honey-combed, with peanut butter — USDA does not publish this profile for Candies.
| Tryptophan | 0.09 g |
| Threonine | 0.21 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.24 g |
| Leucine | 0.61 g |
| Lysine | 0.27 g |
| Methionine | 0.10 g |
| Cystine | 0.09 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.33 g |
| Valine | 0.31 g |
| Arginine | 1.1 g |
| Histidine | 0.22 g |
| Alanine | 0.36 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glutamic acid | 2.0 g |
| Glycine | 0.56 g |
| Proline | 0.55 g |
| Serine | 0.58 g |
FAQ
Is the 5th Avenue candy bar gluten-free?
The Hershey Company does not certify it as gluten-free, and it may be produced on shared equipment with gluten-containing products, so it is not recommended for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Does it contain peanuts?
Yes, peanuts are a primary ingredient in the crunchy peanut butter center, making it a major allergen for those with peanut allergies.
How does it differ from a Butterfinger?
Both are crunchy peanut butter candy bars, but the 5th Avenue has a more brittle, layered crunch and is coated in milk chocolate, while a Butterfinger has a flakier, more honeycomb-like texture and a slightly different peanut butter flavor.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 4.82 kcal/g · 7% calories from protein · 3.1 g fiber · 47.2 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.65 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.