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Jelly Snakes nutrition: sugar, calories and salt per snake
How much sugar is in Jelly Snakes? Each snake weighs approximately 5g and contains 2.6g of free sugar. A standard 130g bag contains approximately 26 snakes and 67.6g of free sugar, nearly three times the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
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How much sugar in different portion sizes
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
3 snakes
3 snakes (15g)
7.8g
sugar
48
kcal
0g
salt
7.8g free sugar. 33% of the daily limit for a 7-year-old and 41% for a 4-year-old.
Standard portion
5 snakes
5 snakes (25g)
13g
sugar
80
kcal
0g
salt
13g free sugar. 54% of the daily limit for a 7-year-old and 68% for a 4-year-old.
Larger portion
10 snakes
10 snakes (50g)
26g
sugar
160
kcal
0g
salt
26g free sugar. Exceeds the daily limit for all children and equals the adult daily limit.
Full bag
Full 130g bag (approx 26)
Entire bag
67.6g
sugar
416
kcal
0g
salt
67.6g free sugar. Nearly three times the adult daily limit in a single bag.
Sugar
Jelly Snakes are long, flat gummy sweets in a snake shape. Each snake weighs approximately 5g and contains 2.6g of free sugar, more than double the sugar of a standard small gummy sweet. The longer format means each piece delivers a higher sugar load per item.
All sugar in Jelly Snakes counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. The product is made from sugar, glucose syrup and gelatine. There is no fruit. Ten snakes deliver 26g of free sugar, which exceeds the daily limit for all children under 11 and equals the adult daily limit.
A standard 130g bag contains approximately 26 snakes and 67.6g of free sugar. Jelly Snakes are also sold individually as penny sweets. A child who buys five snakes at a penny sweet counter has consumed 13g of free sugar, more than half the daily limit for a 7-year-old.
Ten Jelly Snakes equals the adult daily sugar limit
Each Jelly Snake weighs 5g and contains 2.6g of free sugar. Ten snakes deliver 26g of free sugar, which equals the adult daily limit and exceeds the daily limit for all children under 11. A child buying five snakes at a penny sweet counter has consumed 13g of free sugar, 54 percent of the daily limit for a 7-year-old.
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 snakes as a percentage of the daily free sugar limit for each age group.
Free sugar as % of daily NHS limit: 10 Jelly Snakes nutrition (26g sugar)
Age
Daily limit
10 snakes
Age 4 to 6
19g
137%
Age 7 to 10
24g
108%
Age 11 and over
30g
87%
Adult
30g
87%
Source: NHS/SACN free sugar guidelines (2015). Red = High (over 75% of daily limit). Amber = Moderate (20 to 74%).
Calories
Each Jelly Snake contains 16 calories. Ten snakes deliver 160 calories. A full 130g bag contains approximately 416 calories.
The higher calorie count compared to smaller gummy sweets reflects the larger piece size. The calorie density per gram is similar across most gummy sweet types.
Calories: Jelly Snakes nutrition by quantity
1 snakes
16 kcal
5 snakes
80 kcal
10 snakes
160 kcal
20 snakes
320 kcal
Nutrition from UK product labels. 16 kcal per snake.
Salt
Salt content in Jelly Snakes is negligible, less than 0.01g per snake. 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
Frequently asked questions
Each snake weighs approximately 5g and contains 2.6g of free sugar. A 130g bag contains around 26 snakes and 67.6g of free sugar, nearly three times the daily limit for a child aged 7 to 10.
Per snake: 2.6g sugar, 16 kcal, 0g salt, 5g weight. Per 5 snakes: 13g sugar, 80 kcal. Per full 130g bag: 67.6g sugar, 416 kcal. All sugar counts as free sugar.
Per piece, yes. At 2.6g per snake they contain more than double the sugar of a standard small gummy sweet at around 1.1g. The larger piece size is the key factor.
A child aged 4 to 6 (19g daily limit) would reach their limit at 7 snakes. A child aged 7 to 10 (24g limit) would reach their limit at 9 snakes.
Jelly Snakes are made from sugar, glucose syrup and gelatine. There is no whole fruit. All sugar counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines.
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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.
