Junior Mints is one of the oldest candies still available today.
Introduced in 1949 by the James O. Welch Company, Junior Mints quickly became one of America’s favorite candy treats in the US.
The small creamy mints covered in pure dark chocolate were named after a very popular 1940s Broadway Show, Junior Miss.
That’s why it has been a theater and moviegoer favorite for over 60 years.
Junior Mints which is now part of the Tootsie family, continues to thrive as an American candy favorite thanks to its simplicity and recognizable flavor that everyone loves.
In fact, when you think of chocolate-covered mints, Junior Mints is probably the first and only brand that comes to mind.
Today, Tootsie produces over 15 million chocolate covered mints a day, every day, 365 days a year. So when it comes to small creamy mints covered in pure dark chocolate, Junior Mints is king.
Jr. Mints are available in 5 enticing flavors:
- Original
- Pastels
- Peppermint Crunch
- Halloween
- Hearts
Although they all have approximately the same caloric content, we’re going to provide you with detailed nutrition facts so you can make an informed decision when shopping for chocolate covered mint candy.
Calories and Ingredients in Junior Mints Original Creamy Mints in Pure Chocolate
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0.1mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 25g
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Protein: 0g
Egg and milk may be present.
These mints are kosher, nut free, gluten free, and peanut free. But they do contain soy.
Ingredients: Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Processed with Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier, Vanillin-An Artificial Flavor), Corn Syrup, Confectioner’s Glaze, Food Starch-Modified, Peppermint Oil, Invertase (An Enzyme).
Nutrition Facts and Calories in Junior Mints Pastels
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 24g
- Total Carbohydrate: 25g
- Protein: 1g
Egg may be present.
Jr. Mint Pastels are Kosher, nut free, gluten free, and peanut free. But they contain milk and soy.
Ingredients: Sugar, Palm Kernel and Palm Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Corn Syrup, Milk, Confectioner’s Glaze, Food Starch-Modified, Glyceryl Lacto Esters of Fatty Acids, Titanium Dioxide, Invertase (An Enzyme), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Peppermint Oil, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake and Blue 1 Lake).
Peppermint Crunch Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Sugars: 24g
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Protein: 0g
Egg and milk may be present.
Peppermint Crunch mints are Kosher, nut free, and gluten free.
This product contains soy.
Ingredients: Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Processed with Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier, Vanillin-An Artificial Flavor), Corn Syrup, Flaked Corn, Yellow Corn Flour, Palm Oil, Corn Starch, Confectioner’s Glaze, Food Starch-Modified, Peppermint Oil, Invertase (An Enzyme), Invert Sugar Syrup, Canola Oil, Artificial Color (FD&C Red 40 Lake), Corn Syrup Solids.
Halloween Jr. Mints Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Sugars: 25g
- Total Carbohydrate: 26g
- Protein: 0g
Egg and milk may be present.
Halloween edition mints are kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, and contain soy.
Ingredients: Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Processed with Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier, Vanillin-An Artificial Flavor), Corn Syrup, Confectioner’s Glaze, Food Starch-Modified, Peppermint Oil, Invertase (An Enzyme), Artificial Colors (Including FD&C Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6).
Hearts Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Sugars: 27g
- Total Carbohydrate: 29g
- Protein: 0g
Egg and milk may be present.
Junior Mint chocolate heart shaped candy is a kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and peanut-free product that contains soy.
Ingredients: Sugar, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Processed with Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier, Vanillin-An Artificial Flavor), Corn Syrup, Confectioner’s Glaze, Food Starch-Modified, Peppermint Oil, Invertase (An Enzyme), Artificial Color (FD&C Red 40).
Original Junior Mints are available in different sizes, so nutrition information may vary depending on the size you choose.
Calories in Junior Mints Movie Theater 3 Oz Box
One 3 Oz box contains:
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 60mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 64g
- Total Carbohydrate: 70g
- Protein: 2g
Calories in Jr. Mints Fun Size
1 box of fun size mints contains:
- Calories: 80
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 13mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 16g
- Total Carbohydrate: 17g
- Protein: 1g
You can check out the nutrition label for Original Junior Mints on the right sidebar, or at the bottom of the page if you’re viewing the site on a mobile device.
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