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Sour, colorful candy, popular snack
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (medium) of Haribo Rainbow Sour (85 g) has 298 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 69.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 pack (medium) · 85 g
298
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
69.7g
· 25% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 0% · Fat 1%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 69.7 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pack (medium) | 85 g | 298 kcal |
| 5 piece (mini) | 20 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 10 piece (small) | 40 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 50 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 20 piece (medium) | 80 g | 280 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Haribo Rainbow Sour is a brightly colored, strip-shaped sour candy with a sweet center and a tangy outer coating. It is an ultra-processed confectionery product, made to deliver a pronounced sweet-and-sour taste.
Haribo Rainbow Sour tastes sour because its coating contains food acids, commonly including citric acid. The acids create the sharp first taste, while the candy underneath provides sweetness.
Haribo Rainbow Sour typically uses sweeteners such as sugar and glucose syrup, along with starch, food acids, flavorings, and colors. The exact recipe can vary between markets, so the package ingredient list is the source for the specific version you have.
Haribo Rainbow Sour has a noticeable sour coating, especially in the first bite, balanced by its sweet candy center. How strong it tastes varies from person to person, and letting the strip sit on your tongue can make the sourness feel more intense.
The defining difference is the sour coating on Haribo Rainbow Sour; a regular rainbow candy may not have that sharp outer layer. That coating gives the sour version a tangier first taste before the sweeter candy comes through.
Haribo Rainbow Sour is not a carbonated candy, so it does not fizz like a popping sweet. Its acids can create a sharp, tingling sensation on the tongue that some people describe as fizzy.
Seal Haribo Rainbow Sour in an airtight container or tightly closed bag and keep it in a cool, dry place. Humidity can make the strips sticky, while heat can soften them and affect their shape.
Yes, Haribo Rainbow Sour can raise blood sugar because it is a sweet candy containing carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, fit it into your individual eating plan and follow your clinician’s guidance on portions and timing.
Frequent Haribo Rainbow Sour snacking can contribute to tooth decay, and its acidic coating may also contribute to enamel erosion. Rinse your mouth with water after eating it, and wait a while before brushing so you do not brush softened enamel.
Yes, Haribo Rainbow Sour can soften and become sticky when it gets warm, particularly after the package is opened. Keep it away from direct sunlight and heat, and close the package between servings.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
26mg · 1% DV
Iron
0.09mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
1.7mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.85mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.85mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 298 calories in 1 pack (medium) (85 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Haribo Rainbow Sour is a chewy, brightly coloured gummy sweet with a tangy sugar coating. Its rainbow appearance and fruity, sweet-and-sour flavour make it an easy grab-and-share treat. Haribo is a German confectionery brand, and this candy fits the familiar fruit-gummy style found in sweets shops around the world.
People often enjoy it as a casual snack, take it to the cinema or share a pack on a journey; it is not usually part of a meal. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with 82 g per 100 g, and provides very little protein or fat. If you want to keep the treat modest, take a small handful rather than snacking from the pack.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.