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Food colors
Food colors by Great Value provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 50 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 10% 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 Baking decorations category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tsp (6 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 15 kcal | 384 −35% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.2 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 10.7 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g | 4 g | 1% | 67.7 |
| Total sugars | 50 g | 3 g | 55.3 −10% | |
| Added sugarsUSDA | 50 g | 3 g | 6% | 38.7 +29% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.8 −100% |
| Salt | 0.4 g | 0 g | 0.1 +210% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2586 Baking decorations products on Foodmetria.
Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from April 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other baking decorations
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Corn syrup, sugar, water, modified corn starch, red 3, blue 1, blue 2, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, carrageenan, titanium dioxide (color), sodium benzoate (preservative), citric acid (preservative).
Additives 10
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 tsp (6 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742348612
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Food colors?
Food colors contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 15 kcal per serving (1 tsp (6 g)).
How much sugar is in Food colors?
Food colors has 50 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Food colors 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 Food colors vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 1, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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