Halloween Candy Ranked from Healthiest to Worst for 2025

Halloween and candy go together like witches and broomsticks, but if you’re watching your weight or preparing for those New Year body goals, all those spooky sweets could spell disaster for your diet.

While no type of candy is exactly healthy for you, some are certainly better choices than others. As we’ve explained in our comprehensive approach to wellness, sugar is the number-one problem ingredient when it comes to losing weight and maintaining optimal health. That’s why we’ve ranked 10 of the most popular Halloween candies based on sugar content and calories to help you indulge smartly without derailing your fitness goals.

The Smart Candy Choices: Top 5 Halloween Treats

1. Smarties

One roll of Smarties contains 6 grams of sugar and 25 calories. If you’re looking to keep your sugar intake to a minimum, snacking on some Smarties is, well, a smart choice for 2025.

2. Jolly Ranchers

One Jolly Rancher contains 7 grams of sugar and 40 calories, making these hard candies a close second to Smarties in the healthiest Halloween candy game. Remember, that’s just one piece, so if you grab a handful, multiply these numbers accordingly.

3. Nerds

Mini boxes of Nerds remain a Halloween favorite and aren’t terrible for you comparatively. One mini box contains 11 grams of sugar and 45 calories.

4. Tootsie Pops

Neck and neck with Nerds, one Tootsie Pop contains 10 grams of sugar and 60 calories. The best part? You get two candies in one for those calories.

5. Laffy Taffy

Here’s where we start to climb the sugar ladder. One mini Laffy Taffy bar contains 19 grams of sugar and 140 calories.

Understanding Daily Sugar Limits in 2025 

To put candy consumption in perspective, the American Heart Association recommends a daily added sugar limit of 24 grams for women and 36 grams for men. Just two mini Laffy Taffys alone exceed the daily recommendation for women.

The Middle Ground: Proceed with Caution 

6. Almond Joy

These coconutty candies might seem healthier, but one snack-size bar contains 16 grams of sugar and 160 calories.

7. Snickers

All that gooey goodness comes at a price: 17 grams of sugar and 160 calories for a fun-sized bar.

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8. Skittles

Nearly pure sugar, one fun-sized bag of Skittles contains 34 grams of sugar and 190 calories. That’s more than an hour of brisk walking to burn off.

9. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

With 22 grams of sugar, one snack-sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup packs 220 calories. And let’s be honest—who stops at just one?

10. Twix

Whether you prefer Left Twix or Right Twix, you’ll need about a 5-mile walk to burn the 250 calories in a single fun-sized bar, plus 17 grams of sugar.

Making Smart Choices This Halloween Season 

This Halloween, remember that balance is key. Enjoy your favorite treats in moderation while maintaining healthy lifestyle choices that support your long-term wellness goals. Consider these strategies:

• Set a candy limit before trick-or-treating begins
• Choose quality over quantity with your favorites
• Balance indulgences with extra physical activity
• Stay hydrated to help manage sugar cravings

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