Nerds Candy Bulk
Processing Score
9.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial colors, corn syrup and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
10079200203808
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size12 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat N/A
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium N/A
Total Carbohydrate N/A
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein N/A
* 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
9 listed · 8 flagged for reviewDEXTROSE, SUGAR, MALIC ACID, LESS THAN 2% OF CORN SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Nerds Candy Bulk scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Less Than 2% Of Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Carnauba Wax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Nerds Candy Bulk'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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