SmartSweets Sweet Fish
Price: $$
SmartSweets is a good option for those looking for a lower-sugar way to satisfy their sweet tooth.
SmartSweets Sweet Fish is a healthier version of Swedish fish candy with just 3 g of sugar and 13 g of fiber per bag (50 g) (6).
Free of sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners, SmartSweets Sweet Fish is sweetened using allulose and monk fruit extract.
Allulose is a natural sweetener whose taste and texture are similar to those of table sugar. However, as allulose can’t be fully processed by your body, it only provides approximately 0.2–0.4 calories per g, about 1/10 the calories of table sugar (7Trusted Source, 8Trusted Source)
In addition to being low in sugar and high in fiber, these berry-flavored gummies are vegan, gluten-free, free of major allergens, and made with non-GMO verified ingredients.
As with other candies on this list, SmartSweets Sweet Fish are free of artificial colors and flavors, using real berry flavoring and fruit and vegetable juices instead.
One individual-sized bag (50 g) provides 100 calories, 0 g of fat, 42 g of carbs, 13 g of fiber, 3 g of sugar (including 0 g of added sugars), and 0 g of protein (6).
In addition to their Sweet Fish, SmartSweets offers Sourmelon Bites, Sour Blast Buddies, Sweet Chews, and Peach Rings — all of which are vegan.
Unreal Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems
Price: $$
Unreal is a food company known for making candies that are vegan, certified gluten-free, made with organic ingredients, and free of artificial additives.
Made with fair-trade dark chocolate, Unreal Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems contain quality ingredients and are colored using real vegetable extracts.
In addition to having a rich chocolate flavor, these vegan chocolate pieces also have a satisfying crunch due to the addition of organic quinoa crisps.
Unreal Dark Chocolate Crispy Quinoa Gems are also lower in sugar and higher in fiber than other similar chocolate candies on the market (9, 10Trusted Source).
One serving of 36 pieces (30 g) provides 140 calories, 8 g of fat, 5 g of saturated fat, 19 g of carbs, 2 g of fiber, 15 g of sugar (including 15 g of added sugar), and 2 g of protein (9).
Unreal also offers Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems. Note that the company’s Milk Chocolate Gems are not vegan.
