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Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
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Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean by Jelly Belly provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 71.4 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Jelly beans category. Contains: soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 100 kcal | 424 −16% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 92.9 g | 26 g | 9% | 88.5 +5% |
| Total sugars | 71.4 g | 20 g | 66.9 +7% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.1 −11% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 343 Jelly beans products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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)
- Very low sodium
- 36 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.
Compared with other jelly beans
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sugar, corn syrup, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: peach puree concentrate, raspberry puree, strawberry juice concentrate, apple juice concentrate, cherry juice concentrate, watermelon juice concentrate, lime juice concentrate, blueberry puree, lemon puree, orange puree, citric acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, sodium citrate, sodium lactate, ascorbic acid, tapioca dextrin, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (an emulsifier), cocoa powder, natural and artificial flavors, color added, red 40 lake, red 40, yellow 5 & 6 lake, yellow 5 & 6, blue 1 & 2 lake, blue 1, turmeric (color), vegetable and fruit juice (color), beeswax, carnauba wax, confectioner's glaze, salt.
- Allergens
- Soybeans
Additives 12
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) and Blue 1 (E133) are 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) and Blue 1 (E133) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133) 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, Blue 1.
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
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0071567997478
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean?
Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean contains 357 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean?
Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean has 71.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean 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 belly, the original gourmet jelly bean vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean contain?
According to the label data it contains: Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Jelly belly, the original gourmet jelly bean contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Red 40 (E129) and Blue 1 (E133). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with Red 40 (E129). Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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