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Extra Sugar-Free Gum: Nutrition Facts & Benefits | Wrigley

Extra appeared in 1984 and was the first sugar-free gum produced by Wrigley, according to the company website. It soon became the No. 1 sugar-free gum in the U.S and internationally.

  1. Serving Size

    • A serving size is one stick of gum.

    Nutrition

    • A stick of any flavor of Extra gum contains 5 calories and no fat, sugar or sodium. It also contains no protein and 2 g (or 1 percent of the daily recommended intake) of carbohydrates.

    Flavors

    • Extra comes in a variety of flavors, including spearmint, peppermint and Winterfresh. In 2008, Extra launched a new line of Fruit Sensations with flavors such as Strawberry Banana, Mango Smoothie and Island Breeze.

    Benefits

    • According to the Wrigley website, chewing gum relieves stress, aids concentration and controls cravings, and sugar-free gum improves oral health.

    ADA

    • In 2007, Extra received The American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance in recognition of the ability of sugar-free gum to stimulate saliva flow after eating a meal, which helps prevent cavities, according to the ADA website.

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