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Smart Sweet Gummy Sweet Fish
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Smart Sweet Gummy Sweet Fish

SmartSweets
1.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
0g
Protein
3g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
13g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SmartSweets Smart Sweet Gummy Sweet Fish are a small-format, brightly packaged gummy snack that you’re most likely to find on an eye-level gondola in the candy aisle or shelved with “better-for-you” confections and specialty diet snacks (near sugar-free gummies, protein bars, and fruit snacks). The pouch is designed for grab-and-go ease: single-serve, colorful branding with playful fish shapes that signal kid-friendly appeal while marketing low-sugar credentials to adults. Typical shopping occasions include packing lunchboxes, stashing a stash in a purse or glove compartment for road trips, or keeping a bag on hand for movie-night treats when families want candy without traditional sugar loads. The brand positions itself as a modern, health-conscious alternative to classic candy — targeting parents who want to reduce sugar, young adults seeking trendy snacks, and dieters drawn to “low sugar” language. Packaging and labeling lean into health halos: prominent claims like “low sugar” or “3g sugar,” “made with plant fiber,” and “natural flavors” are common; there’s usually little to no organic certification and the look trades on clean, bright graphics rather than clinical nutrition panels. Processing context: these candies are manufactured using isolated fibers, modified starches, fruit concentrates for color, and sweeteners — a highly processed product compared with whole fruit. Sensory details: small, chewy fish with a soft but slightly gelatinous texture (pectin-based), a mild tartness from malic/citric acid, and a faint waxy coating from carnauba/coconut oil for shine. Rituals include popping a few during a drive, adding to movie bowls, or using as a kid-friendly treat at parties.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber13g46%
Total Sugars3g
Protein0g
* 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),, Chicory, Root, Fiber,, Water,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Pectin,, Malic, Acid, (Flavor, Enhancer),, Citric, Acid,, Stevia, Leaf, Extract,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, Natural, Fruit, Flavors, with, Other, Natural, Flavors,, Carnauba, Wax,, Coconut, Oil..

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?

Contains industrially produced ingredients (isomalto-oligosaccharides, modified potato starch, stevia extract, natural flavors, carnauba wax) and is formulated in a way characteristic of ultraprocessed foods, rather than being a minimally processed whole food.

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Common Questions about Smart Sweet Gummy Sweet Fish

It depends on your definition of healthy! These gummies are lower in sugar than traditional candy, with just 3 grams of total sugars per serving. Plus, they pack in 13 grams of dietary fiber, which is great for digestive health. However, if you're looking for a high-protein snack, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

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