Gummy Candy
Almost pure sugar and glucose syrup, giving one of the steepest spikes of any snack.
FatTonic Facts
Gummy Candy · per serving 15 pieces (40g)
Avoid · strongly works against fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 31 | −68.2 |
| Sugar (g) | 24 | −19.2 |
| Processing | ultra-processed | −24.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Floored at 1 | raw -11.4 | = 1 |
| Glycemic index | no published test found | |
| Carbs (g) | 40 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 2710359 (Candy, gummy), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: no published test found. Searched 28 Oct 2026 in Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: no gummy candy in Table A1 (jelly beans, nos. 1432-1433, are listed separately). The score still uses 78, a value with no recorded source, until a test is found.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 40 g): carbs 98.9, sugar 59, fiber 0.1, protein 0, fat 0 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 31 set it, −68.2 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2710359.
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Gummy Candy scores 1, rated Avoid. It scores higher than 0% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does gummy candy spike insulin?
Glycemic load 31 for 15 pieces (40g); FatTonic Score 1/100 — it strongly works against fat-burning.
Is gummy candy good for fat loss?
Avoid (1/100): gummy candy strongly works against fat-burning.