Tag: Candy vs fruit

According to the American Heart Association, most adults should consume no more than 30g of added sugar per day, yet the average American consumes far more. This statistic often leads to the question of whether the natural sugar found in fruit is as harmful as the refined sugars in candy.

Many parents are surprised to learn that a single fruit roll-up can contain up to 7 grams of added sugar, making it more akin to candy than a healthy fruit snack. So, how unhealthy are fruit roll-ups, really? This article breaks down the ingredients, high sugar content, and overall health implications of this popular, processed treat.

According to a 2015 study, Americans aged 2 years and older consume an average of 40 grams of candy on days they have it. This statistic begs the question: how much of that is the seemingly innocent apple candy, and is apple candy healthy? The truth is that while they share a name, a candy is fundamentally different from the natural fruit it mimics.

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a single Fruit Roll-Up can be composed of up to 50% sugar by weight. Are roll-ups full of sugar, or is it a common misconception? This processed fruit snack is often misleadingly marketed as a healthy option, but a closer look at the ingredients reveals a very different story.