Chewing gum
Chewing gum is a soft, cohesive substance designed to be chewed but not swallowed, typically made from a synthetic gum base, sweeteners, flavorings, and softeners. While ancient versions used natural resins like mastic or chicle, modern gum is largely a product of the 20th century, with major commercial development in the United States.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Chewing gum is nutritionally negligible, as it is designed to be expectorated and not digested; it contains virtually no significant protein, fat, or healthy nutrients. A standard piece has about 5-10 calories, coming almost entirely from sugar or sugar alcohols in the gum base.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 5 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 1 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
| Copper | 0 mg |
| Manganese | 0 mg |
Per 1 piece (2 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chewing gum is unique for its cultural role in oral hygiene (when sugar-free) and as a social habit, and it's nutritionally interesting because it's one of the few foods engineered to be consumed without being ingested, providing sensory stimulation without caloric benefit.
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