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Gummy Worms, 1.8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Gummy Worms, 1.8 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
3g
Protein
5g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
15g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these gummy worms in the candy aisle or the health-snack section—often grabbed at checkout, packed into lunchboxes, or tossed into a movie-night bowl. They carry a nostalgic, candy-shop vibe while being marketed as a lower-sugar or 'better-for-you' indulgence. The chewy, glossy texture and long list of isolated fibers, sweeteners, flavors and waxy coatings reflect industrial formulation typical of highly processed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BAG
Servings per Container: 1
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber15g54%
Total Sugars5g
Protein3g
* 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

ISOMALTO-OLIGOSACCHARIDES, (VEGETABLE, SOURCE), SOLUBLE, TAPIOCA, FIBER, GELATIN, CITRIC, ACID, MALIC, ACID, NATURAL, FLAVORS, COCONUT, OIL, CARNAUBA, WAX, FRUIT, AND, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR), SPIRULINA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR), STEVIA, LEAF, EXTRACT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list is dominated by processed components—isomalto-oligosaccharides, soluble tapioca fiber, concentrated flavor/color extracts, sweeteners and coating waxes—used to create a specific texture and shelf-stable product. Those industrial ingredients and formulation patterns are consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Gummy Worms, 1.8 OZ

Well, it depends on your perspective! These gummy worms are lower in sugar than traditional options, with only 5 grams per bag, and they pack a hefty 15 grams of dietary fiber, which is a nice bonus. They’re a fun treat, but like all snacks, they should be enjoyed in moderation, especially if you’re looking for something nutrient-dense.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$3.79
per package