Wine Gums — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check

Verdict: Wine Gums is not low-carb (76.0g carbs per 100g), high in sugar. A typical 30g serving is 99 kcal.

By the 247SnackCheck Data Team · Nutrition figures sourced from USDA FoodData Central & Public Health England · Last updated

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Keto: No Low carb: No High protein: No Gluten free: Yes Vegan: No

Wine Gums — 330 kcal, 6.0g protein and 76.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 30g serving.

Nutrition: Wine Gums (typical values)

Per 100gPer 30g serving
Calories330 kcal99 kcal
Protein6.0g1.8g
Carbohydrates76.0g22.8g
  of which sugars46.0g13.8g
Fat0.1g0.0g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Salt0.1g0.0g

Typical values for generic wine gums; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.

How many calories are in Wine Gums?

Wine Gums has 330 kcal per 100g. A typical 30g serving works out to 99 kcal — about 5% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.

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Is Wine Gums keto-friendly?

No. At 76.0g of carbs per 100g (including 46.0g sugars), wine gums doesn't suit a ketogenic diet. If you're keto, look at meat snacks, cheese, nuts or seaweed instead.

Is Wine Gums a good source of protein?

Not especially. Wine Gums provides 6.0g of protein per 100g — around 1.8g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.

Is Wine Gums healthy?

Mixed — it has real upsides but isn't a free pass. Wine Gums is low in salt. On the downside, it's high in sugar (46.0g/100g). A typical 30g serving is 99 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.

Did you know? Despite the name, wine gums contain no wine or alcohol at all. The name dates back to their 1909 UK launch by Maynards, who marketed them as a firmer, more "grown-up" gum sweet — one considered respectable enough to serve to adults alongside a glass of wine, hence the name sticking ever since.

Sugar, salt and overall balance

Per UK traffic-light thresholds, wine gums is high in sugar (46.0g/100g) and low in salt (0.1g/100g), with 0.0g of fibre. At 330 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.

Wine Gums is closest in profile to liquorice, but wine gums carries more sugar (46.0g sugar vs 40.0g sugar for liquorice).

Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.

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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels