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DSour Patch Kids (8 pieces)
8 pieces (30g) · Candy
Graded D — 43 out of 100, #38 of 41 snacks & candy. Low saturated fat carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (0/100).
The short version: Sour sugar coating, sweet gummy center — the two-step candy.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 43
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#38 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Sour Patch Kids (8 pieces) healthy?
It grades D — 43 out of 100, #38 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Sour sugar coating, sweet gummy center — the two-step candy.
How many calories are in Sour Patch Kids (8 pieces)?
11 calories per serving (8 pieces (30g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Sour Patch Kids (8 pieces) calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.