Does chewing gum really burn calories? Studies have shown that yes, chewing gum does! Although not many, chewing gum burns around 11 calories per hour. If you chew gum for 12 hours out of your day you can burn up to 132 calories. Calorie burning is minimal though when you look at the other effects chewing gum has on your body. When your mouth is chewing gum it subliminally tricks your mind into thinking that you are eating, this little trick also enhances the digestive process and speeds up your metabolism. Just make sure you chew sugar free gum so you don’t end up taking in more calories than you will burn.
Amount Of Calories In Popular Gums Per Piece
Wrigley’s
Big Red – 10 Calories
Juicy Fruit Original – 10 calories
Hubba Bubba – 25 Calories
5 Gum – 5 Calories
Hershey’s
Ice Breaker’s Ice Cubes – 5 Calories
Bubble Yum – 25 Calories
Breath Savers – 5 Calories
Concord’s Confections
Bazooka – 20 Calories
Razzle’s – 12 Calories
Dubble Bubble – 15 Calories
Trident
Layers – 8 Calories
White – 5 Calories
Splash – 2 Calories
Bubble Gum Bubbles And How It’s Made
Bubble Blowing!
Having fun, being silly, and blowing bubble gum bubbles! What more could you want?
Interesting Gum Facts
Ever wondered how that delicious bubble gum is made? Watch this video for an inside peek at a bubble gum factory and see the fascinating machines and tricks they use.