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Calories in Wrigley Extra sugarfree chewing gum - peppermint
5Calories
| Amount Per 1 strip | |||
| Calories | 5 Kcal (21 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
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| Total Carbs | 2g | 1% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients And Nutrition Overview
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WeightWatchers Points: 0.1, PointsPlus: 0, SmartPoints: 0
WeightWatchers Points are estimated by carbohydrates, fats, protein and fiber in product. They are not an affirmation of better quality or nutritional value of the product or its manufacturer. Only way to count for dieters. Less points are better.
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Contains controversial artificial sweeteners
There is controversy as to the safety of artificial sweeteners consumed over a long period of time. Some studies have linked artificial sweeteners to cancer and other diseases.If you are consuming artificial sweetened food as a means to reduce calories and lose weight, please consider switching to a less sweet state of mind. Getting your palate used to less sweetened foods over the course of several months will save you the hassle of deciding between extra calories and risk of cancer.
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Aspartame - Not worth the risk
Aspartame is a popular artificial sweetener, both as a stand alone product and as a food and beverage ingredient.Several rat studies have shown aspartame to cause leukemia and tumors. However, industry sponsored studies and heavy pressure on the FDA have allowed aspartame to receive the coveted GRAS (generally recognized as safe) designation.Recent studies (Denmark, 2010) linked consumption of artificial sweeteners like aspartame to pre-term deliveries. Many consumers attribute their headaches to the consumption of aspartame.Bottom line: Until high-quality studies by independent scientists will be conducted, it is best to stay away from Aspartame.
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Contains controversial artificial colors
Once upon a time, there were no food colorings. Then folks figured out that food looks better and sells more when it can be enlivened through dyes. For most of food history, the dyes were from natural sources beet juice for red, turmeric for yellow,etc. However, in the quest to increase color intensity and lower manufacturing costs, cheap artificial dyes were introduced to market.Unfortunately they pose a risk for hyperactivity in children, cancer, and allergic reactions.
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Controversial additive BHT present
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an additive used to retard rancidity in oils and foods containing oils and fats. Some studies have shown it to be carcinogenic. Best to avoid
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Highly Processed!
This product is highly processed. If you'll take a look at its ingredient list, you'll discover new words to add to your vocabulary. Many of theses ingredients are required to increase the shelf life of the product and improve the flavor that disappears when food is not fresh.
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Learn about sugar alcohols, found here
Sugar alcohols are used as a lower calorie sweetener compared to table sugar. They are not metabolized by oral bacteria, which means no cavitites. That's why they are popular in gums and mints. Sugar alcohols have also found their way into cereals, bars, and other snacks.The downside of sugar alcohols is that they may cause bloating. Here is of sugar alcohols you may find in the ingredient list:ArabitolErythritolGlycol GlycerolIsomaltLactitolMaltitolMannitolRybitolSorbitolThreitolXylitol
Extra sugarfree chewing gum - peppermint Ingredients
sorbitol, gum base, glycerol, less than 2% of hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, natural and artificial flavors, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, soy lecithin, bht (to maintain freshness), color (blue 1 lake), phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine.
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% RDI of Main Nutrition Facts
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of RDI* (5 calories) 240 g
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Cal: 0.3 %
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Fat: 0 %
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Carb: 0.7 %
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Prot: 0 %
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0%25%75%RDI norm*
Calories Breakdown
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