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# These Halloween Candies Have the Most Added Sugar

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## Daniel White


Oct 27, 2015 7:11 PM UTC

by 

[Daniel White](https://time.com/author/daniel-white/)


## Daniel White


Oct 27, 2015 7:11 PM UTC

If you’re indulging your sweet tooth [this Halloween](http://time.com/money/4085114/halloween-candy-trick-or-treat-spending/), beware—not all candies were created equal.

Some snack-sized Halloween candies have more sugar than others, [according to a list compiled by _Cooking Light_](http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/candy-nutrition-comparison/view-all). And that difference may matter: a [new study released Tuesday declared sugar “toxic”](http://time.com/4087775/sugar-is-definitely-toxic-a-new-study-says) and warned that it can cause health problems.

Of the 40 candies the _Cooking Light_ examined, the one with the most sugar was, perhaps fittingly, Sugar Babies: the 21 g snack size packet of the candy-coated caramels contains 15 g of sugar. Other sugary candies include a single Charm’s Blow Pop (13 g sugar) and a mini box of Nerds (12 g sugar). (For perspective, a teaspoon contains 4 g of sugar.)

Here’s a look at the sweetest treats:

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