Gimbal's · Candy
Original Black Licorice
A 4 pieces (30g) serving of Original Black Licorice by Gimbal's has 100 calories, 13g of sugars and 20mg of sodium, as submitted by Gimbal Brothers Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2154079, record updated Apr 26, 2020).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2154079, available Oct 28, 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 Gimbal Brothers Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 30g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 790513181241
- 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 13% of the 19,635 candy products in USDA's branded database, and it has more sodium than 60% of them.
Where the calories come from: 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 0% 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 | 43.3 g | 57.9 g | 13% |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 50 mg | 60% |
| Protein | 0 g | 2 g | 0% |
| Calories | 333 | 375 | 18% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 19,635 products, one per barcode.
Other licorice in this aisle
334 of the 19,635 candy products are named licorice. Per 100 g their median is 350 calories, 67 mg of sodium and 2.5 g of protein; 167 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Licorice Jelly Beans SARRIS CANDIES | 54 mg | 393 |
| Red Licorice Sticks AJ'S | 54 mg | 357 |
| Mini Giggles Jelly Candies, Cherry, Lemon, Lime, Orange & Licorice NICE! | 52 mg | 345 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "licorice", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, WATER, COCONUT OIL, CARNAUBA WAX, ANISE OIL, LICORICE ROOT EXTRACT
The statement lists 9 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Food Starch. 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 Apr 26, 2020), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Gimbal Brothers Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2154079).
More Gimbal's candy
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Licorice | 333 | 53.33 g | 183 mg |
| Sour Gourmet Jelly Beans, Grape; Blueberry; Apple; Lemon; Cherry; Tangerine; Strawberry; Grapefruit; Pomegranate; Watermelon; Mango; Lime | 333 | 63.33 g | 200 mg |
| Licorice | 325 | 42.5 g | 75 mg |
| Sour Lovers Candies | 350 | 55 g | 150 mg |
| Gourmet Jelly Beans | 350 | 65 g | 212 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Gimbal's Original Black Licorice?
100 per 4 pieces (30g) serving, and 333 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Gimbal's Original Black Licorice?
20mg per serving (1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Gimbal Brothers Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Apr 26, 2020. 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