2 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Chewing gum's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Low nutrient density 4/100
How many beneficial nutrients Chewing gum delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Chewing gum come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
99% from carbs
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Carbs 99%96.7 g per serving
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Fat 1%0.3 g per serving
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Protein 0%0.0 g per serving
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | |
| Total Sugars | 66.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 4.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 133.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 36.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 79.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 133.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg | |
| Choline | 0.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 0.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 0.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 2.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.6 mcg | |
| Fluoride | 5.0 mcg | — |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.4 g | — |
About Chewing gum
Chewing gum is a soft, sweetened confection made to be chewed rather than swallowed, built around a flavorless, insoluble gum base blended with sweeteners, softeners, and flavorings. Modern bases are usually food-grade synthetic rubbers, though the original chicle was tapped from the sapodilla tree of Central America. People have chewed tree resins and waxes for thousands of years, but packaged gum took off in the United States in the late 1800s.
Because it is chewed and spat out, the base itself adds almost no calories, and sugar-free versions sweetened with xylitol or sorbitol can actually help protect teeth by boosting saliva and cutting cavity-causing acids. Beyond freshening breath, gum is often used to curb snacking, ease tension, or relieve ear pressure on a flight. Popular styles include stick, pellet, and stretchy bubble gum, in mint, fruit, and cinnamon flavors.
Keep it in a cool, dry place so it stays soft and pliable.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chewing gum?
There are 360 calories in 100 g of Chewing gum, or about 58 calories in 10 Chiclets (16 g).
How much protein is in Chewing gum?
Chewing gum contains 0.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Chewing gum?
Chewing gum has 96.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Chewing gum?
Chewing gum provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.
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