Snacks, M&M MARS, KUDOS Whole Grain Bar, M&M's milk chocolate
Whole food · Snacks
This is a crunchy, chewy whole-grain granola bar packed with M&M's milk chocolate candies, delivering a sweet, chocolatey hit with every bite. The texture is a satisfying mix of toasted oats and crispy candy shells, making it a nostalgic and convenient snack. Nutritionally, it's a high-carbohydrate energy source with a significant sugar content, providing a quick but short-lived energy boost.
Calorie split: 4% protein · 70% carbs · 26% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the perfect marriage of a wholesome granola bar base with the iconic, fun crunch and sweetness of M&M's. It's a nostalgic treat that feels like a slightly indulgent, yet still somewhat 'healthy,' on-the-go snack.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content (over 37g per 100g) can cause a rapid blood-sugar spike and subsequent crash, making it a poor choice for sustained energy or for those managing blood glucose. To counteract this, pair it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like a handful of nuts or a cheese stick) to slow sugar absorption, and practice strict portion control by sticking to a single bar.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from carbohydrates
- Contains some dietary fiber from whole grain oats
- Offers a convenient, portable, no-prep snack option
- The M&M's add a familiar, comforting chocolate flavor
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
Kudos bars were originally created in the early 1980s as a healthier alternative to candy bars, and the M&M's version became one of their most popular, blending the 'wholesome' granola bar concept with the beloved candy.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 8.0 g |
| Energy | 415 kcal |
| Energy | 1735 kj |
| Protein | 3.8 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.9 g |
| Ash | 3.0 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 73.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 37.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 943 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.85 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 341 mg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 51.0 iu |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.8 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.06 g |
| Cholesterol | 4.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain — USDA does not publish this profile for Snacks.
| Tryptophan | 0.05 g |
| Threonine | 0.25 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.23 g |
| Leucine | 0.80 g |
| Lysine | 0.18 g |
| Methionine | 0.14 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.27 g |
| Valine | 0.33 g |
| Arginine | 0.33 g |
| Histidine | 0.20 g |
| Alanine | 0.49 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.46 g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.2 g |
| Glycine | 0.27 g |
| Proline | 0.57 g |
| Serine | 0.31 g |
FAQ
Is this a healthy snack?
It's best considered an occasional treat. While it contains whole grains, its high sugar and calorie density make it more of an indulgent snack than a nutrient-dense health food.
What are the main allergens?
This product typically contains wheat, milk, and soy. It may also contain peanuts or tree nuts, depending on the specific M&M's variety used, so always check the label.
How does it compare to a regular candy bar?
It generally has slightly more fiber and a marginally better nutritional profile than a pure chocolate bar due to the whole grain oats, but its sugar and calorie content are still quite high, making them nutritionally similar in many respects.
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 4.15 kcal/g · 4% calories from protein · 2.4 g fiber · 37.8 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.