Sweets

Chewing gum

FDC 168771stick (3 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 7 · -2 vs Sweets median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Chewing gum is mostly calories with little else, scoring 7 of 100. Within sweets it ranks 38 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 360 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (66.1 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0 g · 0%Carb 96.7 g · 99%Fat 0.3 g · 1%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories360 kcal18%
Total fat0.3 g0%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium1 mg0%
Carbohydrate97 g35%
Dietary fiber2.4 g9%
Sugars66 g
Protein0 g0%
Potassium2 mg0%
Calcium0 mg0%
Iron0 mg0%
Magnesium0 mg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168771

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the sweets median

Nutrient density7 vs 9 median
Protein / 100 g0 vs 0.8 median
Fiber / 100 g2.4 vs 0.7 median
Sodium / 100 g1 vs 41 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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Syrups, maltDensity 8 vs 7Candies, white chocolateDensity 8 vs 7Candies, caramelsDensity 8 vs 7

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