How Much Sugar Is in Gummy Bears?
A standard serving of gummy bears (about 17 pieces) has 22 g of added sugar — more than half their weight is sugar.
in 1 serving (40 g, ~17 pieces) · about 5.2 teaspoons
- Per serving
- 22 g
- Per 100 g
- 55 g
- Type
- Added sugar
- In teaspoons
- ≈ 5.2 tsp
A big chunk of a day's sugar in one serving.
A typical serving of gummy bears — about 17 pieces, 40 g — has 22 g of added sugar, over half the candy's weight. There's no fat or fibre to slow it down, so it's essentially sugar syrup shaped into candy.
Because each piece is bite-sized and chewy rather than rich, it's easy to eat well past one serving without feeling full — a whole small bag can double or triple that 22 g. Portioning into a small bowl instead of eating from the bag is the single biggest lever here.
Lower-sugar swaps
- Portion a single serving into a small bowl instead of eating from the bag
- Frozen grapes or berries for a chewy, cold, naturally sweet snack
Frequently asked questions
- Are gummy bears worse than chocolate for sugar?
- Gram for gram, yes — gummy bears run about 55 g of sugar per 100 g versus roughly 52 g for milk chocolate, and gummies have no fat to slow you down, so they're easy to overeat.
- How many gummy bears is one serving?
- About 17 pieces (40 g) on most labels — but bite-sized candy makes it easy to eat two or three servings without noticing.
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Sugar values from Manufacturer nutrition label; actual amounts vary by brand, ripeness, and recipe. Last updated 2026-08-09.