In an analysis of more than 50 pieces of Halloween candy, a new report found Nerds to be the candy with the "highest sugar quantity," a release from the tobacco website Snunsboss said.
On the other end, Twizzlers had the least sugar quantity, followed by Red Vines, the report said.
"Nerds Candyleads the ranking this Halloween with a notable 93g of sugar per 100g." the report said, "With over 135,000 pounds of Nerds produced every single day, a recommended serving size of 15g is advised due to its substantial sugar content, representing 27% of the daily recommended added-sugar intake."
Per serving, Nerds come in at about 14 grams of sugar.
In second place on the list was Sour Patch Kids, "despite their relatively low-calorie content." According to the report, the treat clocks in at 80 grams of sugar per 100 grams of candy. Sour Patch Kids also rank among candies with the highest sugar content per serving, "with 30g of product containing 24g of sugar," according to the report.
Swedish Fish came in third, at 77 grams of sugar per 100 grams of product.
"It's important to highlight that indulging in five of these small fish-shaped candies will contribute to a significant 46% of your recommended daily added sugar intake," the report said.
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"With an astonishing annual production of over 9 billion kernels and its own national day,Candy Cornsecures the fourth spot, containing 74g of sugar per 100g of the product," the report said. "This seasonal favorite might make trick-or-treaters hesitate, as it ranks among the candies with the highest sugar content per serving, with 23g of sugar in a recommended 30g portion."
Skittles rounds out the top five on the list, with 73 grams of sugar per 100 grams of product.
Here's the full list of Halloween candies with the highest sugar content
Rank
Product name
Sugar content per 100 grams
1
Nerds Candy
93
2
Sour Patch Kids
80
3
Swedish Fish
77
4
Candy Corn
74
5
Skittles
73
6
Sugar Babies
73
7
Sweet Tarts
73
8
Charms Blow Pops
72
9
Werther's Candy
69
10
Dum Dum Pop
69
Here's the full list of Halloween candy with the lowest sugar content
In an analysis of more than 50 pieces of Halloween candy, a new report found Nerds to be the candy with the "highest sugar quantity," a release from the tobacco website Snunsboss said. On the other end, Twizzlers
Twizzlers
Twizzlers are a licorice-type candy manufactured by Y&S Candies, Inc., of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a division of The Hershey Company. Twizzlers were first produced in 1929 by Young and Smylie, as the company was then called.
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.
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.
"Nerds Candy leads the ranking this Halloween with a notable 93g of sugar per 100g." the report said, "With over 135,000 pounds of Nerds produced every single day, a recommended serving size of 15g is advised due to its substantial sugar content, representing 27% of the daily recommended added-sugar intake."
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.
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.
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.
Kit Kat, in second place, has “higher traces of vitamin D, iron, calcium and potassium” compared to Reese's Sticks and a relatively lower fat content compared to the others. Snickers just avoided the last slot because it has less saturated fat than Twix, which Valdez deemed “the worst candy of the choices.”
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