Zesty Sweet Chunks
Zesty Sweet Chunks by Spartan provides 125 kcal per 100 g, with 28.6 g of sugars and 0 g of protein. That is 287% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Salted snacks category.
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 | 125 kcal | 35 kcal | 131 | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 7.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.6 g | 8 g | 3% | 12.8 +123% |
| Total sugars | 28.6 g | 8 g | 7.4 +287% | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 1.6 −100% |
| Salt | 1.3 g | 0.4 g | 2 −36% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 6984 Salted snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 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)
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 salted snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Fresh cucumbers, high fructose corn syrup, water, vinegar, salt, spices, dehydrated onion, calcium chloride, dehydrated red bell peppers, natural flavors yellow 5
Additives 1
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 5 (E102) 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 5 (E102) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) 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 5 (E102) 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 5.
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
- 0001121302668
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Zesty Sweet Chunks?
Zesty Sweet Chunks contains 125 kcal per 100 g and about 35 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Zesty Sweet Chunks?
Zesty Sweet Chunks has 28.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Zesty Sweet Chunks healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of D (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.
Does Zesty Sweet Chunks contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102). 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 October 18, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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