Are Fruit Snacks and Gummies the Same? Unpacking the Sweet Deception
                                
                                
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                                According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, many fruit snacks, despite their name, are closer in nutritional profile to gummy bears than to actual fruit. This sweet deception has led many consumers to believe they are making a healthier choice, when in reality, the difference is often a matter of clever marketing, not substantive nutrition.