KETO VERDICTAVOID
Gummy bears are not keto-friendly—~75–80g net carbs per 100g (mostly sugar) can quickly knock you out of ketosis. Best avoided; choose sugar-free or dark-chocolate alternatives instead.
Are Gummy Bears Keto?
Candy & Chocolate
Gummy bears are not keto-friendly—~75–80g net carbs per 100g (mostly sugar) can quickly knock you out of ketosis. Best avoided; choose sugar-free or dark-chocolate alternatives instead.
- Net carbs (100g)77g
- Keto verdictAvoid on keto
- CategoryCandy & Chocolate
WHY IT'S NOT KETO-FRIENDLY
- Not keto-friendly: very high net carbs from sugars
- High glycemic load spikes blood glucose and insulin
- Low satiety and nutrient density compared with keto snacks
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Gelatin-based versions provide collagen amino acids (glycine, proline)
- May help satisfy a sweet craving off-plan in tiny portions
- Note: benefits are outweighed by the sugar content for keto goals
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
AVOID / SWAP
Skip on keto. Choose sugar-free-gummy-bears or a square of dark-chocolate-85 instead.