Anonymous
Post 03/07/2026 15:59     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
No.
Anonymous
Post 03/07/2026 15:57     Subject: Re:Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
Read the labels. There are extreme differences between them.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2026 07:23     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
Anonymous wrote:I don't get how this is marketed as a nutritious snack suitable for lunches


The US rarely regulates marketing.

Agree totally that the so-called "fruit snacks" are not healthy. Mostly corn syrup inside - read the label.

Anonymous
Post 03/06/2026 07:12     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
Depends of course. Some fruit snacks are literally just smooshed fruit while others are sugar taffy.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2026 08:26     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't get how this is marketed as a nutritious snack suitable for lunches


Nope!


I guess I should add, the dentist 100% recommended our kid never have them especially since she tended to suck on them/store them on her cheek. She had cavities due to that and since we cut out "fruit snacks" she hasn't had one in 5 years.

Goldfish and similar are worse culprits, as they don’t melt like sugar and just remain in the crevices of teeth until you brush or floss them away.
Anonymous
Post 03/04/2026 08:22     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
They’re candy.
Anonymous
Post 03/03/2026 14:29     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
They’re pretty much the same as far as their nutritional value. Fruit snacks usually contain a tiny amount of fruit puree or juice and are fortified with some vitamins. Those things printed on the label make people think they’re not candy when they are.
Anonymous
Post 03/03/2026 14:19     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't get how this is marketed as a nutritious snack suitable for lunches


Nope!


I guess I should add, the dentist 100% recommended our kid never have them especially since she tended to suck on them/store them on her cheek. She had cavities due to that and since we cut out "fruit snacks" she hasn't had one in 5 years.
Is she part squirrel? 🐿️
Anonymous
Post 03/03/2026 14:04     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I don't get how this is marketed as a nutritious snack suitable for lunches


Nope!


I guess I should add, the dentist 100% recommended our kid never have them especially since she tended to suck on them/store them on her cheek. She had cavities due to that and since we cut out "fruit snacks" she hasn't had one in 5 years.
Anonymous
Post 03/03/2026 14:03     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
Anonymous wrote:I don't get how this is marketed as a nutritious snack suitable for lunches


Nope!
Anonymous
Post 03/03/2026 14:01     Subject: Is there a meaningful difference between "fruit snacks" and candy like gummy bears?
I don't get how this is marketed as a nutritious snack suitable for lunches