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Is Gushers Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks healthy?

Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

12/100

Food Integrity Score

35/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Gushers tropical fruit flavored snacks is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 12 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 35 out of 100. Ultra-processed fruit snack built mainly on corn syrup and sugar with artificial colors; low nutrient density overall. Strengths include small single-serving portion, some pear puree and grape juice concentrate, and low saturated fat and sodium, while main considerations include corn syrup and sugar lead the ingredient list, 16g sugar per serving, mostly added, and artificial colors (red 40, blue 1, yellow 5 & 6).

Longevity Score 12/100Food Integrity Score 35/100

What helped the score?

  • Small single-serving portion
  • Contains some pear puree and grape juice concentrate
  • Low saturated fat and sodium

What held the score back?

  • Corn syrup and sugar lead the ingredient list
  • 16g sugar per serving, mostly added
  • Artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5 & 6)

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Corn Syrup, Sugar, Pear Puree, Modified Corn Starch, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Palm Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Cottonseed Oil, Glycerin, Grape Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Monoglycerides, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Potassium Citrate, Agar-Agar, Xanthan Gum, Color (red 40, blue 1, yellows 5 & 6).

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 37 g (37.2)

  • Calories1307% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs29g11% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat1.5g2% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Gushers Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks
Brand
Gushers
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00016000194045
Serving size
37 g (37.2)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (29g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (1g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (16g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (16g of 29g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Gushers Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Gushers Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Gushers Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks: 16g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Corn syrup, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Small single-serving portion; Contains some pear puree and grape juice concentrate; Low saturated fat and sodium.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Corn syrup and sugar lead the ingredient list; 16g sugar per serving, mostly added; Artificial colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5 & 6).

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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