There is something about Halloween that unleashes a hunger that demands to be fed. Forget about your healthy foods. Put down that yogurt or apple (unless it covered in caramel, of course). This hunger needs sweets — and it just so happens sweets are everywhere you look.
Halloween is the hands-down No. 1 candy time of the year. But you knew that, right? Need more convincing? Check out these freaky facts about your favorite treats:
(The following nutritional info about your favorites is from the USDA Nutrient Data Lab. All data is rounded to the nearest 0.5. And keep in mind that these are the numbers for your normal sized bar.)
3 MUSKETEERS: 212 calories and 6.5g fat
5TH AVENUE: 279.5 calories and 12.5g grams of fat
100 GRAND BAR: 200.5 calories and 8g of fat
ALMOND JOY: 232 calories and 14g of fat
BABY RUTH: 288.5 calories and 12.5g grams of fat
BAR NONE: 224 calories and 14.5g of fat
BUTTERFINGER: 216 calories and 8.5g of fat
CHUNKIE: 173.5 calories and 10g of fat
GOOBERS: 200 calories and 13g of fat
KIT KAT: 220.5 calories and 12.5g of fat
KRACKEL: 236 calories and 13g of fat
PEANUT M&M’S: 242.5 calories and 12.5g of fat
PLAIN M&M’S: 236 calories and 10g of fat
MARS ALMOND BAR: 233.5 calories and 11.5g of fat
MILKY WAY: 228.5 calories and 8.5g of fat
MOUNDS: 195 calories and 11.5g of fat
MR. GOODBAR: 257 calories and 16g of fat
NESTLE CRUNCH: 229.5 calories and 11.5g of fat
OH HENRY! 245.5 calories and 9.5g of fat
REESE’S PEANUT-BUTTER CUPS: (2 cups) 222 calories and 14.5g of fat
SNICKERS: 273 calories and 14g of fat
TWIX, CARAMEL: 284.5 calories and 14g of fat
YORK PEPPERMINT PATTIE: 149 calories and 4g fat
Scary, huh? Never fear… Here are a some easy-to-digest pointers from the pros on how to survive Fright Night with your diet and your waistline intact!
What’s your favorite treat? (We’re partial to Nestle Crunch.) Share with us by commenting below!
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