Red Gems Candy

by Meijer Inc. in Chocolate candies Barcode 0708820042704
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Red Gems Candy by Meijer Inc. provides 450 kcal per 100 g, with 60 g of sugars and 2.5 g of protein. That is 29% 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 Chocolate candies category. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
22.5 g · High
Saturated fat
12.5 g · High
Sugars
60 g · High
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 44 pieces (40 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 450 kcal 180 kcal 510 −12%
Total fat 22.5 g 9 g 12% 31.6 −29%
Saturated fat 12.5 g 5 g 25% 19.4 −35%
Carbohydrates 72.5 g 29 g 11% 56.5 +28%
Total sugars 60 g 24 g 46.4 +29%
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 1 g 4% 4.5 −44%
Protein 2.5 g 1 g 2% 6.5 −61%
Salt 0.1 g 0 g 0.3 −66%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7351 Chocolate candies products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other chocolate candies

Calories lower 14%
Sugars higher 13%
Salt lower 24%
Saturated fat lower 19%
Protein top 95%
Fiber top 66%

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

Ingredients

Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, whole milk powder, lactose, soy lecithin, salt, vanillin [an artificial flavor]), sugar, artificial coloring (includes red 40 lake), gum arabic, corn syrup, confectioner's glaze.

Not vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 4

E322 - Lecithins
Antioxidant
E322i - Lecithin
Antioxidant

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

Product details

Serving size
44 pieces (40 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0708820042704

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red Gems Candy?

Red Gems Candy contains 450 kcal per 100 g and about 180 kcal per serving (44 pieces (40 g)).

How much sugar is in Red Gems Candy?

Red Gems Candy has 60 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Red Gems Candy 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 Red Gems Candy vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Red Gems Candy contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always 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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