To compare added sugar in beet gummies, read the full labeled serving. A single gummy is not always one serving, and a comment about how sweet a product tastes does not tell you its sugar amount.
The label's total sugar and added sugar lines are related. They are not two amounts you should add together. Here is how to read them and compare two current VITAMIZED formulas.
Total sugars already includes added sugars
The FDA explains that total sugars includes naturally present sugars and any added sugars in the product. Added sugars can include sugars added during processing, including sugars from syrups.
When a panel says "Total Sugars 5 g" followed by "Includes 5 g Added Sugars," the total is 5 g, not 10 g. The word "includes" tells you that the added amount is already part of the total.
Keep those entries separate from total carbohydrate, which is another line on the panel. Read the stated amounts rather than trying to estimate them from an ingredient name or flavor.
Start with serving size
If one brand lists two gummies per serving and another lists three, comparing sugar per single gummy can hide what each labeled serving contains. Use the printed serving as your starting point.
Both current VITAMIZED beet gummy panels use a two-gummy serving. Each bottle contains 60 gummies, or 30 servings. Our beet gummy serving-size guide explains the bottle-count calculation.
Two current labels, compared per two gummies
- Beet Root Gummies with Grape Seed Extract: 25 calories, 6 g total carbohydrate, 5 g total sugars and 5 g added sugars per two-gummy serving. The panel lists added sugars as 10% Daily Value.
- Beet Root Gummies with CoQ10 100mg & Grape Seed Extract: 20 calories, 4 g total carbohydrate, 3 g total sugars and 3 g added sugars per two-gummy serving. The panel lists added sugars as 6% Daily Value.
On these current labels, the CoQ10 formula has 2 g less added sugar per labeled serving. That is a sugar comparison, not a claim that one formula is better for every person. The formulas contain different dietary ingredients, so sugar is one part of the decision.
The CoQ10 product's current page name has changed, but its gallery label still says "Beet Root Extreme." Match the ingredient panel and serving size when checking the bottle, rather than relying only on the marketing name.
What the Daily Value means
The FDA's reference Daily Value for added sugars is 50 g based on a 2,000-calorie diet. That is why a panel can list 5 g as 10% Daily Value and 3 g as 6% Daily Value. These are label reference values, not a personalized sugar target.
If you have individual carbohydrate or sugar guidance from a healthcare professional, use the full label in that discussion. Do not change the number of gummies you take just to make a sugar comparison look smaller.
Read the rest of the formula too
Sugar alone does not describe the product. Compare beet extract amount, stated ratio, other ingredients, directions and warnings. A front-label powder-equivalency number does not tell you the sugar content.
The beet gummy label comparison and buying checklist puts these details side by side. For the extract line, read beet extract ratios on gummy labels. For a wider format question, see gummies, capsules, powder and juice.
Quick answers
Should I add total sugars and added sugars together?
No. Added sugars is included in total sugars. Read "includes" literally.
Can I assume fruit flavor means no added sugar?
No. Flavor wording does not establish sugar content. Check the sugar lines and ingredient list.
Is the lowest-sugar gummy automatically the best choice?
No. Sugar is one label detail. Compare the full formula, directions and your own needs without treating it as an effectiveness ranking.
Sources
- FDA: Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label
- The two VITAMIZED product pages linked above and their current Supplement Facts images, checked October 8, 2026.
The featured image is illustrative and does not depict a measured sugar amount. General information only, not medical advice. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
