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.