Blood Sugar Impact of Gum Candy
This food has a low impact on blood sugar and is likely to provide stable energy.
Key Nutrients
Per 3.5g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 3.0g |
| Sugars | 3.0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Protein | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
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Nutritional Information
Complete nutritional breakdown per serving based on USDA data.
Serving size 3.5 Gg
% Daily Value*
* 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:
SUGAR, GUM BASE, CALIUM STEARATE, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLORS (FD&C RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE), BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
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Ingredient Analysis
Breakdown of ingredients and processing level to help you understand what's in this food.
| Ingredient Type | Found In This Product |
|---|---|
|
🍋
Acidifier
|
CITRIC ACID
|
|
🍭
Added Sugar
|
SUGAR
|
|
🎨
Artificial Coloring
|
COLOR*
RED 40*
YELLOW 5*
|
|
🔄
Emulsifier
|
GUM*
|
|
⬜
Filler
|
GUM*
|
|
🍚
High GI Carb
|
SUGAR
|
|
🧪
Preservative
|
CITRIC ACID
|
|
⚗️
Synthetic Additive
|
COLOR*
RED 40*
YELLOW 5*
|
Food Tags
These tags help categorize Gum Candy based on its ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.
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Data Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Gum Candy is a food product in the chewing gum & mints category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 6.0.
Gum Candy has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 6.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Gum Candy contains 85.7g carbs, 85.7g sugars, 0g fiber, and 0.0g protein per 100g.
This food has a low blood sugar impact and is generally suitable for diabetic diets. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Gum Candy into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Gum Candy compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the chewing gum & mints category for alternatives.