A PayDay candy bar is a confectionery product that consists of salted peanuts rolled over a nougat-like sweet caramel center). The original PayDay candy bar was introduced in 1932 by the Hollywood Candy Company). Since 1996, classic PayDay candy bars without chocolate have been continually produced by The Hershey Company). In 2020, Hersheys released a "Chocolatey PayDay bar" as a permanent part of the PayDay product line). The name "PayDay" was chosen to reflect the candy bars association with payday, a time when individuals receive their wages or salaries. The candy bar has gained a loyal following and has become a popular choice for those seeking a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. The PayDay candy bar contains peanuts and caramel). The nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) of PayDay candy bar is 1,931 kJ (462 kcal) of energy, 40.4 g of sugars, 4.8 g of saturated fat, and 10% of the daily value of calcium).