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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
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Ingredients
Skittles Original Cotton Candy
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2585873, data date 2023-06-29, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (28 g, 1 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 10 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 100 g | 28 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 96.4 g | 27 g |
| Added sugars | 100 g | 28 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | 100 g | 28 g |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these candy & gummies
The recorded ingredient label lists 3 ingredients, led by sugar, natural and artificial flavors and artificial color fdc red #40. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (sugar), natural flavors and artificial dyes. For these candy & gummies, the comparison that matters most is color ingredients: read the named colors in the exact flavor.
- Good signShort ingredient list: 3 ingredients.
- Worth checkingLists artificial dyes (artificial color fdc red #40).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: sugar (first appears at position 1 of 3).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
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- You avoid artificial dyes: the recorded label lists artificial color fdc red #40.
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References
- Skittles Original Cotton Candy: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2585873) USDA FoodData Central
- FDA to revoke authorization for Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Color additives: questions and answers for consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Food dyes Center for Science in the Public Interest
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Skittles Original Cotton Candy contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does Skittles Original Cotton Candy contain artificial dyes or MSG?
The recorded ingredient statement lists artificial dyes or MSG. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Skittles Original Cotton Candy?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: SUGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR FDC RED #40.
Is Skittles Original Cotton Candy healthy?
Its recorded label lists artificial dyes (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 63 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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