Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
077890454930
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size39 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
12%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g
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
11 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, SUGAR, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, BEEF GELATIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, PALM OIL, COLORS (TURMERIC, VEGETABLE JUICE, SPIRULINA EXTRACT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATES FOR COLOR (APPLE, RADISH, BLACK CURRANT), CARNAUBA WAX, BEESWAX.
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, Gummy Bears scores Highly 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.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Carnauba Wax, Beeswax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Gummy Bears' 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Colors (Turmeric, Vegetable Juice, Spirulina Extract, Paprika Extract).
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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