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York Peppermint Patty Nutrition Information

York Peppermint Patties are candies with a mint-flavored filling and dark-chocolate coating. York Peppermint Patties appeared in 1940 and now are produced by The Hershey Company.

  1. Nutrition

    • One candy (39 grams) contains 140 calories, 2.5 grams of fat, 10 milligrams of sodium, 31 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 25 grams of sugars and less than 1 gram of protein, according to the Hershey website.

    Vitamins and Minerals

    • York Peppermint Patties are very low in vitamins and minerals, although one candy contains 2 percent of the recommended daily intake of iron.

    Saturated Fat

    • One candy contains 1.5 grams of saturated fat. Saturated fat can increase your cholesterol level, which increases your risk for heart disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.

    Sugar-Free

    • The Hershey Company also makes a sugar-free York Peppermint Pattie, which is smaller than the regular patty. A serving consists of three pieces and contains 80 calories and 3.5 grams of fat (2 grams of saturated fat).

    Moderation

    • The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that fats, oils and sweets be eaten sparingly.

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