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Great Value North Pole Holiday Roasted Salted Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanut Flavored Cereal Squares, M&m's Milk Chocolate Candies, Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Nonpareils Trail Mix, North Pole: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value north pole holiday roasted salted peanuts, milk chocolate peanuts, milk chocolate peanut flavored cereal squares, m&m's milk chocolate candies, mini peanut butter cups, milk chocolate nonpareils trail mix, north pole received a Food Integrity Score of 55 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This trail mix is a mix of real peanuts and more processed chocolate and cereal items. While the roasted peanuts are simple, the inclusion of additives like artificial colors and flavors in the chocolate elements makes this more of an occasional treat. Consider options with less processing and fewer artificial ingredients for regular consumption. Main considerations include artificial colors, artificial flavors, and emulsifiers. Simpler options: Opt for mix with nuts, dried fruits only; choose non-coated nuts or simple chocolate.

Food Integrity Score 55/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Very low

What to watch?

  • Artificial colors
  • Artificial flavors
  • Emulsifiers

Simpler options to consider

  • Opt for mix with nuts, dried fruits only
  • Choose non-coated nuts or simple chocolate

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value North Pole Holiday Roasted Salted Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanut Flavored Cereal Squares, M&m's Milk Chocolate Candies, Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Nonpareils Trail Mix, North Pole
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00194346000289
Serving size
34 GRM (1/4 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

North Pole Holiday Roasted Salted Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanut Flavored Cereal Squares, M&m's Milk Chocolate Candies, Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Nonpareils Trail Mix, North Pole

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

The ingredient list includes artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5.

Consider This

This trail mix contains ingredients like confectioner's glaze and emulsifiers such as soy lecithin.

Good Substitutes

Look for trail mixes with whole nuts and dried fruits without added sweeteners or artificial ingredients.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This trail mix is a mix of real peanuts and more processed chocolate and cereal items. While the roasted peanuts are simple, the inclusion of additives like artificial colors and flavors in the chocolate elements makes this more of an occasional treat. Consider options with less processing and fewer artificial ingredients for regular consumption.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Artificial colors
  • Artificial flavors
  • Emulsifiers

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • M&M'S MILK CHOCOLATE CANDIES (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS], SUGAR, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 1% - CORN SYRUP, DEXTRIN, COLORING [INCLUDES RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 2], CARNAUBA WAX, GUM ACACIA) — Artificial colors/flavors often raise flags.
  • MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT FLAVORED CEREAL SQUARES (SUGAR, TOASTED RICE CEREAL [RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MOLASSES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TOCOPHEROLS {ANTIOXIDANT}, VITAMIN C, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B3, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12], PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA BUTTER, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, MILK, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR) — Includes natural and added flavors.

Highest concern ingredients

  • M&M'S MILK CHOCOLATE CANDIES (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS], SUGAR, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 1% - CORN SYRUP, DEXTRIN, COLORING [INCLUDES RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 2], CARNAUBA WAX, GUM ACACIA) (7/10) — Contains synthetic colorants and flavors.
  • MILK CHOCOLATE NONPAREILS (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], NONPAREILS [SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 3, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 2]) (6/10) — Contains artificial colors and confectioner's glaze.
  • MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT FLAVORED CEREAL SQUARES (SUGAR, TOASTED RICE CEREAL [RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MOLASSES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TOCOPHEROLS {ANTIOXIDANT}, VITAMIN C, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B3, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12], PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA BUTTER, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, MILK, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR) (6/10) — Flavors can be obscure or overly synthesized.

Better choice tips

  • Opt for mix with nuts, dried fruits only
  • Choose non-coated nuts or simple chocolate

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ROASTED SALTED PEANUTS (PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL], SEA SALT), MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUTS (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL], GUM ACACIA, SUGAR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE), MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT FLAVORED CEREAL SQUARES (SUGAR, TOASTED RICE CEREAL [RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MOLASSES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TOCOPHEROLS {ANTIOXIDANT}, VITAMIN C, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B3, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12], PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA BUTTER, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, MILK, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), M&M'S MILK CHOCOLATE CANDIES (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS], SUGAR, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 1% - CORN SYRUP, DEXTRIN, COLORING [INCLUDES RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 2], CARNAUBA WAX, GUM ACACIA), MINI PEANUT BUTTER CUPS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, MILK, PALM KERNEL OIL, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, PEANUTS, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), MILK CHOCOLATE NONPAREILS (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], NONPAREILS [SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 3, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 2]).,

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. M&M'S MILK CHOCOLATE CANDIES (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, CHOCOLATE, SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS], SUGAR, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 1% - CORN SYRUP, DEXTRIN, COLORING [INCLUDES RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 2], CARNAUBA WAX, GUM ACACIA)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColored candyWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Colored candy

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial colors and flavors.

    Additional note

    Candy with multiple artificial colors and flavors.

    Family watchlist

    Artificial colors/flavors often raise flags.

  2. MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUT FLAVORED CEREAL SQUARES (SUGAR, TOASTED RICE CEREAL [RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MOLASSES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, TOCOPHEROLS {ANTIOXIDANT}, VITAMIN C, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B3, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN A, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12], PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA BUTTER, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, MILK, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernCereal squaresWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Cereal squares

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Contains flavorings and refined ingredients.

    Additional note

    Cereal with multiple flavors and added vitamins.

    Family watchlist

    Includes natural and added flavors.

  3. MILK CHOCOLATE NONPAREILS (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, MILK, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], NONPAREILS [SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 3, RED 40, YELLOW 6, BLUE 2])Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernDecorative candyWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Decorative candy

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Contains artificial colors and confectioner's glaze.

    Additional note

    Chocolate with colorful nonpareils and glazes.

    Family watchlist

    Artificial colors and glazes.

  4. MILK CHOCOLATE PEANUTS (MILK CHOCOLATE [SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, MILK, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL], GUM ACACIA, SUGAR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernChocolate peanut snackWatchlist

    What this is

    Chocolate peanut snack

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Includes emulsifiers and artificial flavors.

    Additional note

    Chocolate-coated peanuts with added emulsifiers and flavors.

    Family watchlist

    Includes artificial flavors.

View all 6 ingredient assessments
  1. MINI PEANUT BUTTER CUPS (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, MILK, PALM KERNEL OIL, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, PEANUTS, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernMini candiesWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Mini candies

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Inclusion of emulsifiers and natural flavors.

    Additional note

    Small candies with soy lecithin and added flavors.

    Family watchlist

    Natural flavors may concern some.

  2. ROASTED SALTED PEANUTS (PEANUTS, VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT OIL, COTTONSEED OIL, SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL], SEA SALT)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Peanuts with typical seasoning and roasting oils.

    Additional note

    Standard roasted peanuts with normal oils and salt.

This score is an estimate of food integrity based on provided ingredients and does not imply safety or health. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "lactose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Great Value North Pole Holiday Roasted Salted Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanut Flavored Cereal Squares, M&m's Milk Chocolate Candies, Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Nonpareils Trail Mix, North Pole highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Great Value North Pole Holiday Roasted Salted Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanut Flavored Cereal Squares, M&m's Milk Chocolate Candies, Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Nonpareils Trail Mix, North Pole shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value North Pole Holiday Roasted Salted Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanuts, Milk Chocolate Peanut Flavored Cereal Squares, M&m's Milk Chocolate Candies, Mini Peanut Butter Cups, Milk Chocolate Nonpareils Trail Mix, North Pole: 13g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains peanuts for protein; Includes fiber content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High in added sugar; Contains artificial colors; High saturated fat.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
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