Healthy Alternatives to Gushers for Kids (2026)
You're replacing
E
Betty Crocker
Gushers Fruit Snacks
12g added sugar · 1 pouch (39g) · High Sugar
Gushers are basically candy in a "fruit snack" wrapper - 12g added sugar per pouch puts them firmly in Tier E. These alternatives deliver the fruity fix with a fraction of the sugar.
5 lower-sugar swaps
| Product | Tier | Added Sugar | vs. Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Crocker Gushers Fruit Snacks | E | 12g | baseline |
| Extra Spearmint Sugarfree Gum | A | 0g | -12g less |
| Welch's Strawberry Peach | A | 0g | -12g less |
| Sun-Maid Raisins | B | 0g | -12g less |
| KIRKLAND Signature Dried Plums | B | 0g | -12g less |
| Solely Mango & Orange Fruit Gummies | B | 0g | -12g less |
