For some reason, I have been pushing off and pushing off buying halloween candy this year. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that I have not seen a single trick or treater besides my own kids in the past 4 years. And yet, every halloween, I picture the poor kids standing on my porch all dressed up, and me with no candy to give them. So once again, I decide to pick some up.
Since it's been 4 years out of the game, I didn't know what candy was in and what candy was out. I did a little research and found what I think is the best answer. I came across this article on MSN.Com about good candy thats good for you. It also lets you know which candy is worst for kids to be eating. It helped me choose what to get, so I hope it helps you too!
Best Candy Choices
| Type of Candy |
Calories |
Fat (g) |
Saturated Fat (g) |
Carbs (g) |
| Trident gum (1 stick) |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0.9 |
| Reese's Mini Cup (1) |
35 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
| Kit Kat Bites (3) |
40 |
2 |
1.3 |
5 |
| Mr. Goodbar (1 miniature) |
42 |
2.6 |
1.4 |
5 |
| Snack-Size Raisins |
45 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
| Hershey's Milk Chocolate Miniature (1) |
50 |
2.5 |
2 |
5 |
| Jolly Rancher (3 pieces) |
50 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
| Tootsie Roll (1 small roll) |
50 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
| Miniature York Peppermint Patties (1) |
53 |
1 |
1 |
11 |
| Charms Blow Pop (1) |
60 |
0 |
0 |
16.8 |
Worst Candy Choices
| Type of Candy |
Calories |
Fat (g) |
Saturated Fat (g) |
Carbs (g) |
| Snickers (1 fun size) |
70 |
3.5 |
2 |
9 |
| Milky Way (1 fun size) |
75 |
3 |
2 |
12 |
| Kit Kat (1 fun size) |
80 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
| Skittles Original Fruit (1 fun size) |
80 |
1 |
0 |
18 |
| Wild n' Fruity Gummy Bears (10 pieces) |
87 |
0 |
0 |
22 |
| Butterfinger (1 fun size) |
100 |
4 |
2 |
15 |
| M&M's Plain (1 fun size) |
100 |
4.5 |
2.5 |
15 |
| M&M's Peanut (1 fun size) |
110 |
5 |
2 |
13 |
| Twizzler Twists (snack size) |
130 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
31 |
Make it an awesome day, and Happy Halloween!
Glen Russell 610.792.3000
http://glenrussell.com/
Glen@GlenRussell.Com
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This is a great reminder to me since I usually eat all my kids candy....