Chewing gum, sugarless
FDC 169882piece (2 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 34 · +25 vs Sweets medianSugarless chewing gum carries a Low-band score of 34 of 100, though that figure is almost academic here: it ranks 6th of 60 sweets, far above the category median of 9, simply because there is so little to it nutritionally. Its standout-nutrient list is empty; there is no notable vitamin or mineral to report.
A single piece (2 g) is the entire serving, chewed rather than eaten for calories, so the 268-calories-per-100g figure on the label reads differently at that gram size. Sugar is listed at 0 g and sodium is negligible at 7 mg per 100 g, consistent with a product designed to be chewed, not swallowed for nutrition.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal | 13% |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 95 g | 34% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.14 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 169882Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Sugarless chewing gum is chewed a stick or piece at a time rather than eaten as a meal component, typically after eating or simply for fresh breath and flavor. It is sweetened with sugar alcohols or non-sugar sweeteners instead of table sugar, and comes in mint, fruit, and cinnamon flavors that release quickly and then fade as the gum base itself takes over the texture. Because a single piece weighs only about 2 g, its per-100 g nutrition figures are more a reference point than a real-world serving.
Store gum in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat or sunlight, since warm temperatures can soften the gum base and make it stick to its wrapper. At 268 calories per 100 g it looks calorie-dense on paper, but a single 2 g piece contributes only a small fraction of that. It contains 0 g of sugar per 100 g by design, along with negligible protein and only 2.4 g of fiber per 100 g, reflecting sugar alcohols used in the formulation rather than any meaningful nutritional contribution from a piece or two chewed after a meal.
Frequently asked questions about chewing gum, sugarless
How many calories are in sugarless chewing gum?
It lists at 268 calories per 100 g, but a single piece weighs only about 2 g, so the actual calories consumed per piece are minimal.
Does sugarless gum contain sugar?
No, it has 0 g of sugar per 100 g, relying on sugar alcohols or other sweeteners instead.
How should chewing gum be stored?
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from heat, since warmth can soften the gum base and make it stick to its wrapper.