Kit Kat vs. Twix: Which Halloween Candies are More Trick Than Treat? (2024)

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So how do you know which candies will cause the least damage to the ghouls and goblins headed out this Halloween?

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Halloween is the one night of the year when all kids (young and old) are focused on candy. We all know it's not health food, but the truth is that not all candies are created equal–even if they look and taste similar. So how do you know which candies will cause the least damage to the ghouls and goblins this Halloween?

According to dietitian Gloria Tsang, author of the new bookGo UnDiet: 50 Small Actions for Lasting Weight Lossand founder of nutrition networkHealthCastle.com, choosing the right candy can reduce the health impact of your kid's trick-or-treat haul.

"With big differences in calories, sugar, and quality of ingredients used, it's just not true that all Halloween candy is the same," Tsang says. "None of them are exactly good for you, but we've done some close analysis of common competitors to see which options are best from a nutrition perspective."

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As your kids head out into the streets of Laguna Niguel and knocking on the doors of neighbors, here are the winners and losers of HealthCastle.com's candy comparison:

PayDay beats Reese Peanut Butter Cups:Reese Cups contain polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), a commercial emulsifier used to reduce cocoa butter. Plus, PayDay is the only candy to list peanuts, not sugar, as the first ingredient.

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  • KitKat beats Twix:They're similar in calories and sugar (and both include PGPR), but Twix’s ingredient list is surprisingly long. Even more surprising? Twix is marketed as a biscuit topped with caramel and chocolate, but there’s no caramel on the ingredient list.
  • M&Ms beat Skittles:Both contestants in this classic Halloween showdown contain artificial colorings and wax. M&Ms at least offer a tiny amount of calcium and protein, and less sugar.
  • Baby Ruth beats Snickers:There's no real winner here – Snickers has partially hydrogenated oil, and Baby Ruth has high-fructose corn syrup and the preservative TBHQ.Snickers loses out simply because the portion is larger, leaving room for more calories.
  • Mounds beats Almond Joy:Mounds has a shorter ingredient list, and skips the partially hydrogenated oil found in Almond Joy.
  • 3 Musketeers beats Hershey Milk Chocolate:The Hershey bar has that sneaky PGPR, while 3 Musketeers was unique among the candies surveyed in actually including real cocoa powder.
  • Whoppers beat Milk Duds:Milk Duds will stick to your (or your kid's) teeth, so they're a no-no for anyone with dental issues. Plus, the smaller Whoppers serving saves some calories.

Of course, no matter which Halloween candies you give out, you can't control what comes home in your child's trick-or-treat bag. Regardless of which treats they bring home, limit them to eating two or three small treats at a time so they can enjoy their haul without gorging themselves (or even making themselves sick).

More simple, small achievable actions to reclaim health are available inGo UnDiet, now available in Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Kindle and iBooks.

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Kit Kat vs. Twix: Which Halloween Candies are More Trick Than Treat? (2024)

FAQs

Which is better, Twix or Kit Kat? ›

The Twix provides that satisfying crunch that just can't be found in inferior candies such as the wildly overrated Milky Way or mediocre Three Musketeers. Even the much-lauded KitKat's flaky texture pales in comparison to the solid cookie crunch accompanying every mouth-watering Twix bite.

What candy bar is the #1 treat on Halloween? ›

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%).

What is the #1 worst candy choice for Halloween? ›

According to the study, American's hate to receive candy corn the most on Halloween.

What is the number 1 candy on Halloween? ›

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.

Why is Twix the best Halloween candy? ›

It differentiates itself from other, weaker candies, like Milky Ways or Snickers, because of the way these textures come together. But what truly makes Twix the number one candy, especially for Halloween, is the experience it guarantees on a crisp Halloween night.

What is the most popular candy sold for Halloween? ›

Nationwide, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups take home the win for most popular Halloween candy, with M&Ms and Hot Tamales right behind. Other popular Halloween candy nationwide includes Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Starburst, Hershey Kisses and candy corn.

What is the best Halloween candy to hand out? ›

What are the best Halloween candies?
  • #10: Smarties. This was my favorite candy while growing up, but I've grown so sick of Smarties that I cannot eat them anymore. ...
  • #9: Dots. ...
  • #8: Mike and Ike. ...
  • #7: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. ...
  • #6: Heath. ...
  • #5: Almond Joy/Mounds.
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What is the #1 selling candy bar? ›

Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc. This classic chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and it has been a favourite among Americans since its introduction in 1930.

What is the unhealthiest candy? ›

The 5 Least Healthy Candy Options
  • Candy Corn. ...
  • Smarties. ...
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  • Gummy Bears. ...
  • Jelly Beans. ...
  • Airheads.

Do kids like airheads? ›

Airheads: Chewy and fruity, pulling apart Airheads and devouring them was a blast as a kid.

What is the least liked candy? ›

What is the 'worst' candy? For the second year in a row, Circus Peanuts have reclaimed the throne as America's “worst candy” after being replaced by candy corn four years ago.

What is the most popular candy in 2024? ›

One surefire prediction for the balance of 2024 is that the perennial favorites will remain at the top of consumers' want lists. They include such famous names as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Starburst and Hershey's Kisses.

Which sells more, Skittles or M&M's? ›

CandyStore.com, which sells candy in bulk across the US and Canada, has tracked its best-selling candy in every state for the last 12 years. According to this year's updated data, the best-selling candy in America is Skittles, followed by Reese's Cups and M&Ms.

Is Twix a good chocolate? ›

TWIX Chocolate covered in caramel cookie bar is a delicious treat you will definitely like. With a crunchy cookie, smooth caramel, and creamy chocolate to savour twice, TWIX allows you to make whatever you're doing more fun.

Why Twix bars are the best? ›

Twix has the best of both worlds, with the chocolate and caramel of Snickers and the wafers of a KitKat. This combination is why Twix is simply the best candy out there. The mix of chocolate and caramel is so creamy and the wafer gives it just enough crunch. But how does it compare against other candies?

Which is better Twix or Reese's? ›

Twix. Neither the left Twix or right Twix tasted better than the Reese's Fast Break in the first-round matchup between the two. The positives for the Twix were that people loved the crunch and the wafers, but it just wasn't enough to top Reese's.

Which is better Twix or Snickers? ›

Furthermore, snickers only has 4.5 grams of trans fats while twix has 7 grams of trans fats. Moreover, twix and snickers are equal in almost everything except for saturated fats, sodium and total carbohydrates, 2 of which are less than twix's being 35% saturated fats and snickers being 28% saturated fats.

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