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Jelly babies
Jelly babies
Jelly babies by Waitrose provides 342 kcal per 100 g, with 69.9 g of sugars and 4.6 g of protein. That is 31% more 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 Gummi candies category and comes in a 225g pack. Contains: gluten, orange.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | 338 |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0.7 −30% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 −46% |
| Carbohydrates | 79.6 g | 78.8 |
| Total sugars | 69.9 g | 53.6 +31% |
| Added sugars | 76.4 g | 63 +21% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 2.5 −80% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 3.7 +24% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.2 −80% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 2280 Gummi candies products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other gummi candies
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, wheat glucose syrup, water, beef gelatine, maize starch, frut juices from concentrate 1% strawberry, pear, blackcurrant, orange, lime and lemon, citric acid, flavourings, colours anthocyanins, capsanthin, curcumin and chlorophylls, colouring foods (concentrate of safflower and spirulina)
- Allergens
- GlutenOrange
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 225g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5000169295267
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jelly babies?
Jelly babies contains 342 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Jelly babies?
Jelly babies has 69.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Jelly babies 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 Jelly babies vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Jelly babies contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Orange. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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