Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Your Stomach | GastroCare LI (2024)

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What is the #1 worst Halloween candy? ›

According to the study, American's hate to receive candy corn the most on Halloween. However, it's not that sticky treat that's the most dangerous to eat on Halloween. The Jawbreaker is actually the top candy American's admitted to not eating because of its potential dental impacts.

Milk chocolate candy without nuts. This is one of the worst candies for your stomach because chocolate is a diuretic, meaning consuming too much of it could result in diarrhea. Eating milk chocolate with nuts will probably still cause GI tract issues, but the nuts provide some nutritional benefits.

According to the study, Americans hate to receive candy corn the most on Halloween. However, it's not that sticky treat that's the most dangerous to eat on Halloween. The Jawbreaker is actually the top candy American's admitted to not eating because of its potential dental impacts.

Fiber, as we know, helps move things through your digestive system. Overloading your stomach with gummies, Skittles, Sweet Tarts, and Twizzlers may leave you with a serious upset stomach and a backed up system, if you will.

In general, eating candy in moderation is the best approach. Halloween candy like Airheads, Sour Patch Kids, and Smarties in moderation make the list of top five healthiest candies. Holiday peppermint candy may aid in digestion, kill bacteria, and help with headaches.

Jolly Ranchers. One Jolly Rancher contains 7 grams of sugar and 40 calories, making these candies a close second to Smarties in the healthiest Halloween candy game. But remember, that's just one Rancher, so if you grab a handful, you'll need to multiply these numbers.

Instacart says every year, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, peanut M&M's and regular M&M's end up in the top three of their most popular candy list. In the month leading up to last Halloween, they tracked the top sellers by total weight sold, and these were the Top 10: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

Which is healthier, Skittles or M&M's? ›

Both candies have their drawbacks, but M&Ms take the victory with their peanut variety's protein content and the lower sugar content of their fun-size pack, making them a better choice for your sweet tooth.

But at 120 calories and 16 grams of sugar for three pieces, Twizzlers aren't a terrible choice if you eat less than the serving size. Cassetty suggests limiting yourself to one Twizzler (so that you stay at about five grams of sugar) and taking your time eating it.

White chocolate is the worst – it has more calories than milk chocolate and more sugar than dark.

If you're not careful those “fun sized” treats will add up to an overindulgence of sugar and processed food. It's no secret that Halloween candy is not the best snack for you. Sugar in general can really ruin your diet – and your digestive system.

1: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. This perennial favorite easily finished first in the candy derby, earning the title of most popular Halloween candy in 18 states, including densely populated ones like California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

Reese's Cups

It's simple yet mouthwatering for adults and children alike. Reese's is so beloved that it's the top-selling candy brand in America, with more than $2 billion in annual sales.

Reese's peanut butter cups (23%) took first place, followed by Kit-Kat (19%), M&M's (19%), Hershey's chocolate bars (14%), Snickers (11%), 3 Musketeers (5%), Butterfinger (4%), and Crunch bars (3%).

Some Halloween mainstays, like candy corn and Tootsie Rolls, draw low marks. In fact, not one 11, 12, 13 or 14 year old considers Tootsie Rolls as their favorite.