Halloween Candy Carb Counts
Fun Facts About Halloween Candy
- They say if Brach's laid out each piece of candy corn they sell each year next to one another, they would circle the Earth 4.25 times.
- Mary Janes were first manufactured in 1914 by the Charles N. Miller Company. The candy was named after the owner's aunt. They continue to end up in trick-or-treat bags today.
- Tootsie Rolls were added to soldiers' rations during World War II due to their durability in all weather conditions.
Carbohydrate Counts for Popular Candy
| Candy | Calories |
Fat (g) |
Carbs (g) |
| Snickers, fun size | 80 | 4 | 10.5 |
| Snickers, mini | 43 | 1.6 | 4.4 |
| 3 Musketeers, fun size | 63 | 2 | 11 |
| 3 Musketeers, mini | 24 | 0.7 | 5 |
| Skittles Original, fun size bag | 60 | 0.5 | 14 |
| Butterfinger, fun size | 100 | 4 | 15 |
| Butterfinger, mini | 45 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Candy Corn, 1 oz. | 100 | 0 | 25.6 |
| Milky Way, fun size | 80 | 3 | 12 |
| Milky Way, mini | 38 | 1.6 | 6 |
| Almond Joy, snack size | 80 | 4.5 | 10 |
| Almond Joy, mini | 67 | 3.6 | 8 |
| Hershey's Kiss, 3 pieces | 67 | 4 | 8.3 |
| Kit Kat, snack size | 70 | 3.6 | 9 |
| Kit Kat, mini | 18 | 2 | 5.6 |
| Twix, fun size | 80 | 4 | 10 |
| Twix, mini | 50 | 2.6 | 6.6 |
| Peanut M&M's, fun size bag | 90 | 5 | 10.5 |
| Regular M&M's, fun size bag | 73 | 3.3 | 10.6 |
| York Peppermint Patty | 140 | 2.5 | 31 |
| York Peppermint Patty, mini | 50 | 1 | 11 |
| Tootsie Roll | 23 | 0 | 4.6 |
| Charms Blow Pop | 60 | 0 | 17 |
| Jolly Rancher | 23 | 0 | 5.6 |
Healthier Homemade Halloween Candy
Sugar-Free Gummy Worms
Serving size 4 pieces - Recipe makes 7 servings
Ingredients
- 2 packages (4-serving size) sugar-free gelatin (any flavor)
- 2 (0.13-oz.) envelopes unsweetened soft drink mix (such as Kool-Aid, any flavor)
- ¾ oz. (3 envelopes from a 1 oz box) unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
1. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until dissolved. Pour into baking dish, cover, and chill for 2-3 hours, or until completely set.
3. Cut into ¼-inch strips to form "worms." Cookie cutters can be used to form other shapes.
Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 14
Protein: 3.7 g
Total Fat: 0
Total Carbohydrate: 0
Fiber 0
Sugar 0
Peanut Butter Cups
Serving size 1 piece - Recipe makes 10 servings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped peanuts
- One (1 oz.) square unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 stick of butter OR ½ cup of yogurt
- ⅓ cup Splenda sugar substitute
- 1 tablespoon of half-and-half
- 4 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
Instructions
1. Line 10 muffin cups with paper liners. Sprinkle nuts evenly into muffin cups.
2. Use a microwaveable bowl to heat chocolate, butter (or yogurt) and Splenda on high for about one minute (or until melted). Do not boil. Stir in half-and-half & peanut butter.
3. Divide mixture evenly into muffin cups. Freeze until firm. Keep frozen until ready to serve.
Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 156
Protein: 3 g
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Total Carbohydrate: 4.5 g
Fiber 1 g