Processing Score
55.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 78 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0014200088300
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size18 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
6%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 13g Added Sugars
26%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 120mg
9%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
38 listed · 24 flagged for reviewCHARMS BLOW POP - SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, GUM BASE, CITRIC ACID, STARCH, GLYCERIN, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (INCLUDING FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1), TURMERIC COLORING, BHT ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE, CHARMS BLOW POP BUBBLE GUM - SUGAR, DEXTROSE, RED 3, CORN STARCH, BHT, CHARMS MINI POPS - SUGAR, MALIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1, CHARMS POPS - SUGAR, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (INCLUDING FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1, FD&C BLUE 1 LAKE), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SUGAR BABIES - SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, PALM OIL, DRY WHOLE MILK, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WHEY, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (INCLUDING FD&C YELLOW 5, RED 40, YELLOW 6, AND BLUE 1), SOY LECITHIN, WHITE MINERAL OIL, SUGAR DADDY - CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, TEAR JERKERS SOUR BUBBLE GUM - SUGAR, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Carnival Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Sugar Daddy - Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Artificial Colors (Including Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 1), Red 3, Red 40, Fd&C Blue 1, +3 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht Added As A Preservative, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Base): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Carnival Candy's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Artificial And Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Confectioner'S Glaze.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Charms Blow Pop - Sugar, Charms Blow Pop Bubble Gum - Sugar, Dextrose, Charms Mini Pops - Sugar, and 5 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide, Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, White Mineral Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. You can also see how it fits our Lucky Charms explainer.
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