Classic gel food colors by Betty Crocker

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Classic gel food colors

by Betty Crocker in Food colorings Barcode 0071169760005
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Classic gel food colors by Betty Crocker provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 50 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 173% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Food colorings category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
50 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 tsp (6g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 250 kcal 15 kcal 182 +37%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 4.3 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 2.2 −100%
Carbohydrates 66.7 g 4 g 1% 34.6 +93%
Total sugars 50 g 3 g 18.3 +173%
Added sugars 50 g 3 g 6% 22.4 +123%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 2 −100%
Protein 0 g 0 g 0% 2.6 −100%
Salt 0 g 0 g 1.6 −100%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 171 Food colorings products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other food colorings

Calories higher 39%
Sugars higher 12%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

corn syrup, sugar, water, food starch-modified, yellow 5, carrageenan, blue 1, red 40, sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Additives 6

Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1 tsp (6g)
Labels & certifications
KosherOrthodox Union Kosher
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0071169760005

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Classic gel food colors?

Classic gel food colors contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 15 kcal per serving (1 tsp (6g)).

How much sugar is in Classic gel food colors?

Classic gel food colors has 50 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Classic gel food colors healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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