How Much Sugar Is in M&M's?
A standard pack of M&M's has about 31 g of added sugar — nearly two thirds of the candy's weight is sugar.
in 1 pack (48 g) · about 7.4 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 31 g
- Per 100 g
- 65 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 7.4 tsp
More sugar than most people should have in a whole day.
A standard 48 g pack of M&M's has about 31 g of added sugar — around 65 g per 100 g, meaning almost two thirds of the candy by weight is sugar. The colourful shell is mostly sugar and starch; underneath is milk chocolate, which brings its own sugar too.
Because they're small and easy to eat by the handful, portion control is the real challenge here — it's simple to eat well past one pack without registering it as 'a lot of candy.'
How m&m's compares
Out of 114 everyday foods and drinks we track, m&m's ranks #13 for sugar per serving — more than 89% of them.
- Ginger ale33g
- Tonic water32g
- M&M's (this page)31g
- Raisins29g
- Lychee29g
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Lower-sugar swaps
- A few squares of dark chocolate instead of a full pack
- Portion a small handful into a bowl rather than eating from the bag
Frequently asked questions
- Are M&M's more sugar than a chocolate bar?
- Per 100 g, yes — the candy shell adds sugar on top of the milk chocolate underneath, pushing the total higher than plain milk chocolate.
- Do peanut M&M's have less sugar than plain?
- Slightly less per pack, since peanuts displace some of the sugar-heavy shell and chocolate, but the difference is small.
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Sugar values from Manufacturer nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-28.