Pops Candy
Processing Score
29.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041116006517
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size14 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
* 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
15 listed · 15 flagged for reviewSUGAR, CORN SYRUP, BUFFERED LACTIC ACID, PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE. ADDITIONALLY: CHERRY: NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40. WATERMELON: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1. BLUE RASPBERRY: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1. STRAWBERRY: NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 3, BLUE 1. BERRY BLAST: NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, BLUE 1. TWISTED BLUE RASPBERRY WATERMELON: ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pops Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40. Watermelon: Artificial Flavor, Red 3, Red 40 Lake, +4 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Pops 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Buffered Lactic 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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