Royal Snacks, Gummy Sharks
Processing Score
10.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
868654154070
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size40 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 2g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 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
8 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, SUGAR, FRUIT JUICE (APPLE), GELLING AGENT (GELATIN, PECTIN), SORBITOL, CITRIC ACID, ANTICAKING AGENT (CARNALEIA WAX), ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C; BLUE 11).
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, Royal Snacks, Gummy Sharks 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 (Artificial Colors (Fd&C; Blue 11)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
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 Royal Snacks, Gummy Sharks' 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: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Anticaking Agent (Carnaleia Wax).
Common in powdered processed 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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