Meijer, DINOSAURS FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, DINOSAURS
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 396.8 MG | 441% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 4 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Potassium, K | 40 MG | 1% | |
| Sodium, Na | 66 MG | 3% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in fat (0g per 100g).
- Rich source of Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (441% of Daily Value per 100g).
About DINOSAURS FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, DINOSAURS
Meijer Dinosaurs Fruit Flavored Snacks is a private-label children's fruit snack product under the Meijer brand of Meijer, Inc., a Midwest US supercenter chain headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This USDA entry is a companion SKU to an identically formulated product, likely reflecting a different package size or UPC in the branded food database.
The formulation is identical to the companion entry: apple juice from concentrate, corn syrup, sugar, gelatin, and modified cornstarch, with minor ingredients (under 2%) including ascorbic acid, natural flavors, and a full natural colorant palette of black carrot juice, spirulina extract, paprika oleoresin, carrot juice, turmeric oleoresin, and blueberry juice — providing the multi-colored appearance of the dinosaur shapes without FD&C synthetic dyes. Citric acid, sodium citrate, and carnauba wax complete the formulation.
The nutritional profile per 100 grams is 309 calories, 0 g of fat, 74.96 g of carbohydrates, 4.41 g of protein, and 0 g of dietary fiber — identical to the companion product. Serving size is 22.68 g. The natural coloring system using plant-derived pigments is a key differentiator for this product within the children's fruit snack category, where artificial dyes have been increasingly scrutinized by parents and consumer advocacy groups.
This product is not appropriate for vegan or vegetarian diets due to gelatin content. It is not suitable for individuals limiting added sugar or corn syrup. Ascorbic acid provides a minor vitamin C contribution. Multiple USDA registrations for this product reflect standard multi-SKU packaging practice within Meijer's private-label line.
Ingredients
APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, GELATIN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NATURAL FLAVORS, BLACK CARROT JUICE (COLOR), SPIRULINA EXTRACT (COLOR), PAPRIKA OLEORESIN (COLOR), CARROT JUICE (COLOR), TURMERIC OLEORESIN (COLOR), BLUEBERRY JUICE (COLOR), CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CARNAUBA WAX.
Dietary Information
DINOSAURS FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, DINOSAURS is considered low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in DINOSAURS FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, DINOSAURS include Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (441% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 309 calories per 100 grams, DINOSAURS FRUIT FLAVORED SNACKS, DINOSAURS gets 6% of its calories from protein, 97% from carbohydrates, and 0% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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