Gummy bears are a beloved snack for many children and adults, but do they have any nutritional value? While an occasional gummy bear or two won't have a negative impact on your health, consuming several of these sugary snacks on a regular basis can cause you to consume too much sugar. Unfortunately, gummy bears don't provide vitamins or minerals, which means they have little nutritional value. Even sugar-free gummy bears have side effects. Fortunately, it's possible to easily make your own gummy bears and turn them into a healthy snack.
Haribo gummy bears (1 serving) contain 22 g of total carbohydrates, 21.8 g of net carbohydrates, 0 g of fat, 2.1 g of protein and 99 calories. In 1985, Disney's first major animated television series, The Adventures of the Gummi Bears, aired on NBC and lasted six years, launching the Bears to stardom. However, if you're now an adult concerned about your health, you may not want to consume the amount of sugar found in regular gummy bears or risk suffering the side effects of eating sugar-free gummy bears. Each serving (13 pieces or 30 grams) of Haribo Goldbears gummy bears has 100 calories, 23 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of protein. If you decide to consume Haribo's sugar-free gummy bears or any other sugar-free product made with sugar alcohols, follow the serving size on the package or you could experience side effects like these. Making homemade gummy bears can allow you to select the right natural or alternative sweetener or even use vegan gelatin (agar).
Assuming you haven't ingested other added sugars, you could eat several servings of Haribo gummy bears and still comply with FDA recommendations. While an occasional gummy bear or two won't have a negative impact on your health, it's important to remember that these sugary snacks don't provide vitamins or minerals and can cause you to consume too much sugar if eaten in large quantities. Fortunately, it's possible to make your own healthy gummy bears by using natural sweeteners and vegan gelatin.
