Skittles, Chewy Candy, Fruit
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including artificial colors. The nutrition score reflects high sugar. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
025675125209
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size100 g
Amount per serving
Calories
400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 91g
33%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 90g
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
20 listed · 10 flagged for reviewSUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, PALM KERNEL OIL, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, DEXTRIN, MALTODEXTRIN, FLAVORS, COLORS MODIDIED FOOD STARCH, BEET POWDER, RED 40, SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX, TURMERIC WAX, TURMERIC, POLYGLYCEROLS ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, BETA-CAROTENE, BRILLIANT BLUE, BETA-APO-8-CAROTENAL (FOR COLORS).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Skittles, Chewy Candy, Fruit scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Carnauba Wax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Polyglycerols Esters Of Fatty Acids): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed 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 Skittles, Chewy Candy, Fruit'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, Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Apo-8-Carotenal (For Colors).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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