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Chili Chews Strawberry Bites
Chili Chews Strawberry Bites by Chili Chews provides 286 kcal per 100 g, with 46.4 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 15% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Candies category and comes in a 4.0 oz pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 80 kcal | 364 −21% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 3.3 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g | 20 g | 7% | 81.6 −12% |
| Total sugars | 46.4 g | 13 g | 54.5 −15% | |
| Added sugars | 46.4 g | 13 g | 26% | 49.3 −6% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.1 −100% |
| Salt | 1.8 g | 0.5 g | 0.3 +496% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 11639 Candies products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Fat-free
- 0 g fat per 100 g (EU: no more than 0.5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other candies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
SOUR STRAWBERRY FLAVORED CANDY (CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICIAL COLORS {FD&C BLUE NO. 1, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5, FD&C RED NO.40), FUMARIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, MALIC ACID), CHILI LIME SEASONING (CHILI PEPPERS, SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED LIME JUICE, SILICON DIOXIDE (TO PREVENT CAKING)), CHAMOY SAUCE (WATER, IODIZED SALT, CITRIC ACID, DRIED CHILI, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, ACETIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORINGS, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE (ANTIOXIDANT), SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), FD&C RED NO. 40), SUGAR, CAYENNE PEPPER.
Additives 9
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Red 40 (E129) is among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Red 40 (E129) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Red 40 (E129) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Red 40.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 4.0 oz
- Serving size
- 1 serving (28 g)
- Labels & certifications
- VegetarianNo glutenVegan
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0860006809812
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chili Chews Strawberry Bites?
Chili Chews Strawberry Bites contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1 serving (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Chili Chews Strawberry Bites?
Chili Chews Strawberry Bites has 46.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Chili Chews Strawberry Bites healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Chili Chews Strawberry Bites vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Does Chili Chews Strawberry Bites contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using it by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars it from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars it from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with it. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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