Swedish Fish Ingredients and Nutrition
What is actually in Swedish Fish, and how many calories? Here is the full ingredient list, the nutrition basics, and how they compare to real Swedish candy.
Swedish Fish are made from sugar, invert sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, mineral oil, and carnauba wax or beeswax, plus color. A serving of about 7 pieces is roughly 150 calories, all from sugar, with no fat and no protein.
Swedish Fish ingredients
The base is sugar, invert sugar, and corn syrup for sweetness and chew, with modified corn starch as the gelling agent (so no gelatin, as we cover in our gluten-free guide). Citric acid adds tartness, and wax gives the shine.
Swedish Fish nutrition facts
A serving is around 150 calories with roughly 30 grams of sugar, no fat, and no protein. They are a pure sugar treat, like most gummies.
Gluten, vegan, and allergens
Swedish Fish are gluten free and free of the major allergens like nuts and dairy, and they are usually vegan friendly apart from the occasional beeswax. As always, check the current pack.
Want something with more going on than pure sugar? Real Swedish pick-and-mix ranges from sour to salty to chocolate, and it started, ironically, with a Swedish company, not the Fish.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Swedish Fish?+
About 150 calories per serving of roughly 7 pieces, all from sugar, with no fat or protein.
What are Swedish Fish made of?+
Sugar, invert sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, citric acid, flavor, wax, and color. No gelatin.
Do Swedish Fish have allergens?+
They are free of major allergens like nuts, dairy, and gluten, but always check the current label.
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Gustav Lindqvist · Candy Master
Gustav grew up in Sweden on a strict Saturday-candy schedule, mixing his lördagsgodis bag at the lösgodis wall before he could spell salmiak. He has spent years tasting his way across Scandinavian candy, and now curates the range at TheSweetsTruck, from BUBS sour skulls to the saltiest licorice most people cannot finish.
Last updated 6/10/2026