Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments
Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments by Weis Quality provides 74 kcal per 100 g, with 18 g of sugars and 1.6 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food).
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 122 g (1 cup)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.9 g | 23 g | 8% |
| Total sugars | 18 g | 22 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 2 g | 4% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
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)
- Low saturated fat
- 0 g per 100 g, 0% of calories (EU: no more than 1.5 g per 100 g and 10% of calories)
- Very low sodium
- 40 mg sodium per 100 g (EU: no more than 40 mg 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.
Ingredients
Water, mandarin orange, sugar, carrageenan,citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, locust bean gum, sodium citrate,potassium citrate, ascorbic acid, and fd&c yellow #6 (color).
Additives 5
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
Yellow 6 (E110) 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 Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 6 (E110) 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 Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 6.
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
- Serving size
- 122 g (1 cup)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041497213580
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments?
Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments contains 74 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (122 g (1 cup)).
How much sugar is in Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments?
Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments has 18 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Does Gel Cup, Mandarin Orange Segments contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 6 (E110). 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 March 9, 2017. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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