We’ve all been there. You buy loads of candy for trick-or-treaters and end up with leftovers. If you decide to indulge a little, remember, some candy is better than others and moderation is key.
The Good: No candy is good for you, but consider these options with less sugar per piece.
- Jelly belly beans are only 4 calories per bean.
- 3 Musketeers fun sized bars are lighter with whipped air.
- Dum Dum Pops let you enjoy the sweetness longer.
- Kit Kat two-piece bar’s wafer core saves you calories over denser candy.
The Bad & The Scary: The candy that ranks the worst is 70 calories or more and contain sugar, fat and artificial colors, flavors and partially hydrogenated oils.
- Jolly ranchers are made of corn syrup and sugar.
- Just 8 Skittles add up to 80 calories.
- Starburst candies are firm and chewy thanks to the Hydrogenated palm kernel oil.
- Butterfinger bars are high in both sugar and fat.
- Reese’s miniatures is ranked the worst according to Eat This, Not That! With a whopping 108 calories per 3 pieces.
So this Halloween, when you’re standing at your front door with the bowl of candy, ready to serve little trick-or-treaters, give them something a little better for them! Plus, you can benefit from it, too, when you nibble a bit while waiting.