SmartSweets reviews and discussion

3.9

72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Tasty low‑sugar candies
  • Nostalgic flavor recreations
  • Bright, fruity flavor profiles
  • Convenient portioned packaging
  • Extremely sticky texture
  • Inconsistent chewiness firmness
  • Sweetener aftertaste lingering
  • Potential gastrointestinal discomfort

SmartSweets earns positive reviews for genuinely tasty, low‑sugar takes on nostalgic gummies like Sweet Fish, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, and Red Twists; it satisfies cravings and often avoids “fake” sweetener aftertaste. Reviews also flag real drawbacks: many candies are extremely sticky or tough, flavors can be inconsistent with occasional stevia/allulose aftertaste and GI upset, and portions feel small. Overall, SmartSweets is good if cutting sugar, but texture quirks and formula variability make it a compromise for purists.

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1,537 reviews and posts

  • this are really good! i love that they are low sugar but still SUPER tasty! worth the money

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    the bags are small but they really do provide a great low sugar option!

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  • I tried the Carmels and honestly wasn't a big fan. Both the flavor and texture seemed a bit off to me. They really stuck to my teeth and were just super sticky in general. I won't be getting them again. That said, I have enjoyed some of the other products they make like the peach rings.

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    They seem to get hard faster than other gummies. Maybe a resealable package would be more successful? Or just be conscious of which of the candy types you are choosing. I'd go with the coated ones (ie peach rings) vs. the plain varieties (gummy worms or Carmels)

  • Perfect treat when trying to be mindful of sugar intake. Taste’s delicious and strong bold flavors. My son and I favorite treat after school.

  • Not quite "real" candy, but, taste pretty good. I like the peach rings.

  • Great flavor but it just freaks me out the amount of fiber in them :/ so I rarely eat them now.

  • I love me some SmartSweets! I love the peach circles, twizzler-dupe, and gummy bears and worms. Personally, I also love to keep them in the fridge - and they make a great movie snack. I don't typically find myself eating a whole bag in one sitting - but it's a nice portion if you want to. I typically pick at them throughout the day, or have for dessert across a couple of nights. I only wish they had chocolate candy dupes!

  • i love these! so fun to eat classic candy without overloading on sugar and facing the inevitable crash and stomachache. they're super cute as well.

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    they definitely stick to your teeth way more than normal candy, which can be annoying but also encourages taking your time and savoring it (which seems good to me).

  • It's healthy candy that... tastes healthy. It meets my sweet tooth craving, but I do find myself reaching for the sugary stuff instead.

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    Add a bit more flavor to some of your snacks to encourage preference over unhealthy snacks.

  • Less sugar is always good. They’re still pretty tasty, even with less sugar. But what stops me from making these a staple is the price point. the amount of candy per pack is small, and eating multiple packs to get my candy fix just has me thinking about how much money i’m eating.

  • The product is below average. Its overfall a healthier alternative to satisfy a sweet tooth but the texture is very tough, hard to chew and often gets stuck in teeth. The flavors taste artificial.

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    Texture can be softer and gummier. It's pretty rubbery.

  • I am a huge fan of gummy candy, and I was hoping to find an alternative that was a little healthier. However, of the candy I have tried, each of them have an artificial taste to them and too hard of a texture. It ultimately wasn't worth buying the "healthier" alternative since I didn't enjoy eating them.

  • I’ve tried a few smart sweets (the ‘swedish fish’ and the ‘gummy worms’) and think they’re average. They have a little bit of an after taste, probably from the healthier sugar alternative, that I don’t love. They’re a good thing to have in hand for sugar cravings though!

  • I love these. Whenever I’m craving candy, I can eat the whole bag without feeling guilty 🤪

  • I appreciate the overall concept - you can have a tasty snack without many calories/not much sugar, which is great if you're watching your caloric intake or trying to wean off of a high-sugar diet. SmartSweets are definitely better than most of the other "diet" candy options you find at the grocery store. However, that doesn't mean they're great. Most of the candies just don't taste all that good. The gummy bears are most tolerable to me, but they definitely have a sort of strange chemical aftertaste that you start to notice if you eat them multiple times. Some of the other varieties are actively gross - the Swedish fish are barely edible, IMO. Plus, the little baggies are expensive AF - not at all worth it for how few candies you get.

  • I picked up a few bags of Smart Sweets at my local Walmart and LOVED them! I can't believe how close they were able to get the candy to taste like the original candy but with way less sugar.

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    My only downside with the product is I wish there were more candies per bag!

  • Great candy replacement!

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    Would love to see a black licorice version

  • I like the sweet fish better than actually swedish fish! If you are a purist, this might not be the candy for you. But if you want something that satisfies the sweet tooth, but is a healthier version - this is your go to! I didn't try them for a long time because I thought they wouldn't be good. My friend had an open bag so I tried a few. Will definitely buy them from now on.

  • I love that candies is not veryyy sweet and that is a thing I love of then I recommend it to buy it u will love it too

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  • Fast shipping, gummy worms are my favorite taste amazing.

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    Fast shipping, gummy worms are my favorite taste amazing.

  • very flavorful. my favorite is the peach rings. 10/10

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    i get these every time i go out somewhere. SO GOOD!!