Ahold · Candy
Blue Gummi Sharks
A 8 pieces (40g) serving of Blue Gummi Sharks by Ahold has 120 calories, 18g of sugars and 25mg of sodium, as submitted by Ahold USA, Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 1914687, record updated Jan 5, 2018).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1914687, available Jul 29, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Ahold USA, Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 40g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 688267070778
- Category
- Candy
- Records
- 5 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other candy
Per 100 g, it has more sugar than 17% of the 19,635 candy products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 56% of them.
Where the calories come from: 94% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 6% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among candy: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 45 g | 57.9 g | 17% |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 50 mg | 56% |
| Protein | 5 g | 2 g | 76% |
| Calories | 300 | 375 | 4% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,635 products, one per barcode.
Other sharks in this aisle
97 of the 19,635 candy products are named sharks. Per 100 g their median is 326 calories, 43 mg of sodium and 5 g of protein; 57 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Nice!, Soft & Chewy Gummy Sharks Candy NICE! | 47 mg | 326 |
| Fruity Sharks Gummy Candy MAUD BORUP | 47 mg | 312 |
| Food Club, Sharks Fruit Flavored Snacks FOOD CLUB | 43 mg | 391 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "sharks", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GELATIN, WHITE GRAPE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SORBITOL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, BLUE 2, BLUE 1, CARNAUBA WAX.
The statement lists 10 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Corn Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Jan 5, 2018), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Ahold USA, Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1914687).
More Ahold candy
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahold, Gummi Bunnies | 300 | 47.5 g | 25 mg |
| Peach Rings Candy | 300 | 50 g | 12 mg |
| Holiday Sanded Trees & Snowmen, Sweet & Chewy Candy | 300 | 50 g | 25 mg |
| Marshmallows | 300 | 63.33 g | 83 mg |
| Mini Marshmallows | 300 | 60 g | 83 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Ahold Blue Gummi Sharks?
120 per 8 pieces (40g) serving, and 300 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Ahold Blue Gummi Sharks?
25mg per serving (1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Ahold USA, Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Jan 5, 2018. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov