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Nerds Grape

Common questions

Is Nerds Grape healthy?

Nerds Grape scores 12/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Nerds Grape scores 12/100.

Does Nerds Grape contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Nerds Grape as seed-oil free.

Has Nerds Grape been lab-tested?

Yes. Nerds Grape carries an independent laboratory panel from Independent third-party laboratory testing covering 1 contaminant (including Arsenic) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Nerds Grape?

Nerds Grape is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Nerds Grape compare to other candy?

Nerds Grape ranks #41 of 56 candy in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is SOLELY Organic Mango & Guava Fruit Gummies at 88/100.

Which ingredients drive Nerds Grape's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Dextrose, Sugar, Corn Syrup are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Nerds Grape

Nerds
Seed oil free Lab tested
12 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 8
Owned by Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
Category Candy
Summary

Nerds Grape scores 12/100. Third-party 2025 testing detected 380 ppb arsenic. Triple sweetener base (dextrose + sugar + corn syrup) with petroleum-derived aluminum lake dyes (Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake). Owned by Ferrara Candy Company.

Contaminants 1

Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing

Arsenic
380 ppb
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. No safe level of arsenic exposure exists; chronic exposure is linked to increased cancer risk (lung, skin, kidney, bladder), cardiovascular disease, and neurodevelopmental harm in children.

Independent third-party testing detected arsenic at 380 parts per billion — a significant contamination level.

Key ingredients 10

Red 40 Lake
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived aluminum lake dye.

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Blue 1 Lake
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived aluminum lake dye.

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Blue 2 Lake
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived aluminum lake dye.

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Dextrose
Bad

First ingredient — refined glucose.

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Sugar
Bad

Second sweetener.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

Third sweetener.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic flavor constituents.

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Artificial Flavors
Bad

Undisclosed synthetic flavor compounds.

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Malic Acid
Neutral

Tartness acidulant.

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Carnauba Wax
Neutral

Plant-based coating.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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