How much sugar is in Haribo Starmix?

Each Haribo Starmix sweet weighs approximately 2.4g and contains around 1.1g of free sugar. A standard 160g bag contains approximately 67 sweets and 73.7g of free sugar, which is more than double the adult NHS daily limit of 30g. Ten sweets contain 11g of free sugar, representing 46% of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 and 58% for a child aged 4 to 6.

Are Haribo Starmix sweets suitable for children?

Haribo Starmix is widely consumed by children and adults. The main nutritional consideration is sugar content — all of it counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines, contributing directly towards daily limits. Occasional consumption can fit within a balanced diet, but even ten sweets use 46-58% of a child's daily free sugar allowance depending on age.

How many Haribo Starmix sweets is a reasonable amount for a child?

Five sweets contain 5.5g of free sugar — 29% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 23% for a child aged 7 to 10. Ten sweets contain 11g — 58% and 46% respectively. Twenty sweets at 22g exceed the daily limit for children aged 4 to 10 entirely. Most children consume free sugars from other foods throughout the day, so even a small portion is a meaningful contribution to their daily total.

Does Haribo Starmix contain salt?

Haribo Starmix contains very little salt. Each sweet contains less than 0.01g of salt and a full 160g bag contains approximately 0.67g — well within NHS daily limits for all age groups. Salt is not a nutritional concern with this product. Free sugar content is.

How many calories are in Haribo Starmix?

Each Haribo Starmix sweet contains approximately 8 calories. Ten sweets contain 80 calories and a full 160g bag contains 536 calories. For a child aged 4 to 6, a full bag represents 38% of their daily energy requirement. The calorie count per sweet appears modest, but consumption from an open bag tends to be significantly higher than an individual portion.

Why does all the sugar in Haribo Starmix count as free sugar?

Haribo Starmix is made primarily from glucose syrup, sugar and gelatine. There is no whole fruit content and no fibre. Under NHS guidelines, free sugars include all added sugars. Glucose syrup and added sugar both count in full. Unlike whole fruit where sugar is locked inside cell walls, gummy sweets have no fibre to slow absorption.

How does Haribo Starmix compare to other Haribo sweets for sugar?

Most Haribo sweets have a similar sugar content per 100g as they share the same base ingredients of glucose syrup and sugar. Haribo Starmix contains approximately 46g of sugar per 100g. Sour varieties like Tangfastics and Fizzy Cola Bottles tend to have a similar or slightly higher sugar content due to the sour coating. There is no significant low-sugar option within the Haribo range.

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles nutrition: sugar, calories and salt per sweet

How much sugar is in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles? Each sweet weighs approximately 2.4g and contains 1.4g of free sugar, slightly higher than standard Cola Bottles because of the fizzy acid-sugar coating. A standard 160g bag contains approximately 67 sweets and 93.8g of free sugar.

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The figures below show total free sugar, calories and salt for four realistic portion sizes, from a small amount to a full bag or tube.

Small portion

5 sweets

5 sweets (12g)

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7g free sugar. 29% of the daily limit for a 7-year-old and 37% for a 4-year-old.

Standard portion

10 sweets

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14g

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14g free sugar. 58% of the daily limit for a 7-year-old and 74% for a 4-year-old.

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20 sweets (48g)

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28g free sugar. Exceeds the daily limit for all children and is 93% of the adult daily limit.

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Full 160g bag (approx 67)

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93.8g

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536

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93.8g free sugar. More than three times the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10 in a single bag.

Sugar

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles are the sour variant of standard Cola Bottles. Each sweet weighs approximately 2.4g and contains 1.4g of free sugar. The fizzy coating is citric acid mixed with sugar, which increases the sugar content versus the standard version at 1.1g per sweet.

All sugar in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. Like all Haribo gummy lines, the product contains glucose syrup, sugar and gelatine. There is no cola, no caffeine and no fruit. Ten sweets deliver 14g of free sugar, which is 58 percent of the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.

A standard 160g bag contains approximately 67 sweets and 93.8g of free sugar. That is more than three times the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.

The fizzy coating adds sugar on top of the standard gummy base

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles have a citric acid and sugar coating that creates the fizzy sensation. The coating adds approximately 0.3g of extra free sugar per sweet compared to standard Cola Bottles. Every gram from both the coating and the gummy base counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines.

NHS recommended daily free sugar limits

Age 4 to 6No more than 19g per day

Age 7 to 10No more than 24g per day

Age 11 and overNo more than 30g per day

Source: NHS. Free sugars include all added sugars and do not include sugars naturally present in whole fruit, vegetables, or milk.

The table below shows 10 sweets as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.

Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 10 Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles nutrition (14g sugar)

Age	Daily limit	10 sweets
Age 4 to 6	19g	74%
Age 7 to 10	24g	58%
Age 11 and over	30g	47%
Adult	30g	47%

Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).

Calories

Each Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottle contains 8 calories. Ten sweets deliver 80 calories. A full 160g bag contains approximately 536 calories. The fizzy coating does not change the calorie count per sweet.

Calorie density is identical to standard Cola Bottles and Starmix. The acid in the coating adds no meaningful calories.

Calories: Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles nutrition by quantity

1 sweets

8 kcal

5 sweets

40 kcal

10 sweets

80 kcal

20 sweets

160 kcal

Nutrition from UK product labels. 8 kcal per sweet.

Salt

Salt content in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles is negligible, less than 0.01g per sweet. Salt is not a nutritional concern with this product.

NHS recommended daily maximum salt intake

Age 4 to 6No more than 3g per day

Age 7 to 10No more than 5g per day

Age 11 and overNo more than 6g per day

Protein

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain approximately 5g of protein per 100g, derived entirely from gelatine. A 10-sweet (24g) portion provides around 1.2g of protein, a negligible contribution to daily needs.

For context, the NHS recommends around 24g of protein per day for a child aged 7 to 10. A portion of ten Fizzy Cola Bottles provides approximately 5% of that. The protein comes from gelatine, an animal-derived ingredient, which also means the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The fizzy coating adds no protein, it is citric acid and sugar only.

The protein in Fizzy Cola Bottles comes from gelatine, not a nutritious source

Unlike protein from meat, eggs, dairy or legumes, gelatine is an incomplete protein — it lacks several essential amino acids the body needs. The 1.2g of protein in ten Fizzy Cola Bottles provides no meaningful nutritional benefit and should not be counted as a protein source in a child's diet.

Protein: Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles by portion size

5 sweets (12g)0.6g protein

10 sweets (24g)1.2g protein

20 sweets (48g)2.4g protein

Full 160g bag8g protein

Source: UK product label. Protein is derived entirely from gelatine and is an incomplete protein source.

Fibre

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain 0g of dietary fibre. There is no fibre in any component of the product, neither the gummy base nor the fizzy citric acid and sugar coating.

This is nutritionally significant. Fibre slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. In whole fruit, natural sugars are surrounded by fibre within the cell walls, which moderates the rate at which sugar enters the blood. In Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles, there is no fibre in either layer of the product, the sugar from both the gummy base and the coating enters the bloodstream rapidly with nothing to slow it down.

No fibre means the sugar coating is absorbed immediately

The NHS recommends children aged 2 to 5 consume at least 15g of fibre per day, rising to 20g for ages 5 to 11 and 25g for ages 11 to 16. Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contribute nothing toward this target. The complete absence of fibre — in both the gummy base and the fizzy coating — means the sugar is absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream with nothing to slow it down.

NHS recommended daily fibre intake

Age 2 to 5At least 15g per day

Age 5 to 11At least 20g per day

Age 11 to 16At least 25g per day

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles (any portion)0g — no contribution

Source: British Nutrition Foundation. Fibre recommendations are for total dietary fibre intake across the day.

Fat

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain negligible fat, less than 0.1g per 100g. A full 160g bag contains less than 0.2g of fat. Fat is not a nutritional concern with this product.

Unlike chocolate, which contains significant fat from cocoa butter and milk solids, gummy sweets contain almost no fat. The citric acid and sugar coating adds no fat. This means Fizzy Cola Bottles are lower in calories per gram than chocolate, but the near-total absence of fat alongside very high sugar content means the product has a poor overall nutritional profile rather than a better one.

Fat: Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles by portion size

5 sweets (12g)Less than 0.1g fat

10 sweets (24g)Less than 0.1g fat

20 sweets (48g)Less than 0.1g fat

Full 160g bagLess than 0.2g fat

Source: UK product label. Saturated fat content is also negligible at less than 0.1g per 100g.

Vitamins and minerals

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain no vitamins and no minerals of note. The product is not fortified. There is no vitamin C despite the citric acid flavouring, no iron, no calcium, no vitamin D, none of the micronutrients a child needs for healthy development.

A common misconception is that citric acid in the coating indicates the presence of vitamin C. Citric acid and vitamin C are different compounds. Citric acid is used purely as a flavouring agent to create the sour sensation. It contributes no vitamin C to the product.

Fizzy Cola Bottles provide calories and sugar — nothing else

Unlike fruit, which provides vitamin C, potassium and fibre alongside its natural sugar, Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles provide only calories and free sugar. The product delivers no vitamins, no minerals, no fibre and no meaningful protein. The fizzy coating adds extra sugar on top of an already sugar-dense gummy base, with no accompanying nutritional value.

Micronutrient content: Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles per 100g

Vitamin C0mg — none

Vitamin D0µg — none

Iron0mg — none

Calcium0mg — none

PotassiumNegligible

Fibre0g — none

Source: UK product label and manufacturer nutrition declaration. Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles are not fortified with any vitamins or minerals.

Full nutrition per 100g

The table below shows the complete nutritional profile of Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles per 100g for reference.

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles — full nutrition per 100g

Energy335 kcal

FatLess than 0.1g

of which saturatesLess than 0.1g

Carbohydrate80g

of which sugars59g (all free sugar)

Fibre0g

Protein5g (from gelatine)

SaltLess than 0.1g

Source: UK product label. All sugar counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. Figures may vary slightly between product batches.

Frequently asked questions

How much sugar is in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles?+

Each Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottle weighs approximately 2.4g and contains 1.4g of free sugar. Ten sweets contain 14g of free sugar — 74% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6 and 58% for a child aged 7 to 10. A full 160g bag contains approximately 93.8g of free sugar, more than three times the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles nutrition: what are the key figures?+

Per sweet: 1.4g free sugar, 8 kcal, less than 0.01g salt, 2.4g weight. Per 10 sweets: 14g free sugar, 80 kcal, negligible salt. Per full 160g bag: 93.8g free sugar, 536 kcal, negligible salt. All sugar counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines.

Are Fizzy Cola Bottles higher in sugar than standard Cola Bottles?+

Yes, marginally. Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain 1.4g of free sugar per sweet versus approximately 1.1g in standard Cola Bottles. The difference comes from the fizzy acid-sugar coating on the outside of each sweet, which adds approximately 0.3g of extra free sugar per sweet. Both products are high in free sugar with all of it counting toward NHS daily limits.

What makes Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles fizzy?+

The fizzy sensation comes from a coating of citric acid and sugar on the outside of each sweet. The acid reacts on the tongue to create a sharp, sour fizzing effect. This coating also adds approximately 0.3g of extra free sugar per sweet compared to the standard Cola Bottles version. There is no cola, no caffeine and no fruit in the product.

How many Fizzy Cola Bottles can a child eat within the daily sugar limit?+

A child aged 4 to 6 with a daily free sugar limit of 19g would reach their entire daily limit at approximately 14 sweets. A child aged 7 to 10 with a limit of 24g would reach their limit at approximately 17 sweets. These figures assume no other free sugar has been consumed during the day, which is rarely the case in practice.

What is the daily sugar limit for children?+

The NHS recommends no more than 19g of free sugar per day for children aged 4 to 6, 24g for children aged 7 to 10, and 30g for anyone aged 11 and over. These limits apply only to free sugars and do not include sugars naturally present in whole fruit, vegetables or milk. Every gram of sugar in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles counts as free sugar.

How many calories are in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles?+

Each Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottle contains approximately 8 calories. Five sweets contain 40 calories, ten sweets contain 80 calories, twenty sweets contain 160 calories and a full 160g bag contains approximately 536 calories. The fizzy coating does not change the calorie count per sweet compared to standard Cola Bottles.

Does Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain salt?+

Salt content in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles is negligible — less than 0.01g per sweet. Even a full 160g bag contains a trivial amount of salt well within NHS daily limits for all age groups. Salt is not a nutritional concern with this product. Free sugar content is the primary consideration.

What are the ingredients in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles?+

The main ingredients in Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles are glucose syrup, sugar, gelatine, dextrose, citric acid and natural flavourings. The glucose syrup and sugar form the gummy base, while the citric acid and sugar create the fizzy coating. Both the gummy base and the coating contribute free sugar. Gelatine means the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Is Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles suitable for vegetarians or vegans?+

No. Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain gelatine, which is derived from animal collagen. The product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Haribo produces some vegetarian-friendly sweets under separate product lines, but Fizzy Cola Bottles are not among them. Always check current packaging for the most up-to-date ingredient information.

How does Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles compare to Haribo Starmix for sugar?+

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain 1.4g of free sugar per sweet compared to approximately 1.1g in Haribo Starmix. Ten Fizzy Cola Bottles deliver 14g of free sugar versus 11g from ten Starmix. The higher sugar content in Fizzy Cola Bottles comes from the acid-sugar coating. Both products are high in free sugar with all of it counting toward NHS daily limits.

Does Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain caffeine or cola?+

No. Despite the cola name and flavour, Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles do not contain cola, caffeine or any stimulants. The cola flavour comes from natural flavourings. The product is simply a gummy sweet with a cola-flavoured base and a citric acid and sugar fizzy coating. There is no reason to restrict these on caffeine grounds.

What does free sugar mean on food labels?+

Free sugars are all sugars added to food or drink during manufacturing, cooking or at the table, plus sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juice and smoothies. They do not include sugars naturally present in whole fruit, vegetables or milk. UK food labels show total sugar rather than free sugar. For Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles, total sugar and free sugar are the same figure as the product contains no whole fruit or milk.

How much sugar is in a full 160g bag of Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles?+

A full 160g bag of Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contains approximately 93.8g of free sugar and around 67 sweets. This is more than three times the daily free sugar limit for a child aged 7 to 10 (24g) and more than three times the adult daily limit of 30g, all in a single bag.

Does Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain allergens?+

Haribo Fizzy Cola Bottles contain gelatine derived from pork. The product does not contain the 14 major allergens listed under UK food law — no gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs or soya — but it is produced in facilities that may handle these ingredients. Always check the current packaging for the most up-to-date allergen information as formulations can change.

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Nutrition data from UK product labels. Daily limits: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015); SACN Dietary Reference Values for calories; NHS salt targets by age. For guidance only, not medical advice.