SnackSwapperThe honest verdict
Is Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Actually Healthy?
Pure sugar you keep in your mouth for ages. Three pieces are 11g of sugar with nothing else, and because they're a slow suck rather than a quick bite, they bathe your teeth in acid far longer than a chocolate would.
The numbers, per 3 pieces (18g)
| Calories | 70 |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sugar | 11g |
| Carbs | 17g |
| Fat | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
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The chewy red-fish candy experience with 3g of sugar in the entire bag.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Jolly Rancher |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 3g | 11g |
| Calories | 100 | 70 |
- 3g sugar vs 11g
- fruity chew
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#2
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Peach Rings
Tangy-sweet peach rings, and the whole bag carries just 3g of sugar.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Jolly Rancher |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 3g | 11g |
| Calories | 100 | 70 |
- low sugar
- tangy-sweet
- no corn syrup
| Per serving | Swap | Jolly Rancher |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 3g | 11g |
| Calories | 100 | 70 |
- sour fruit hit
- far less sugar
- still satisfying