Forbes released an article on the 10 most beloved Halloween candies (compiled by CandyStore.com). Did your favorite make the list? We list calorie counts for these sweet treats and offer some suggestions on how to get some exercise in from your Halloween sugar rush.

Happy Halloween to you and your family from City Sports Club!

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

  1. 2 snack size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
  2. 220 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 220 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 57 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 20 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 29 minutes

2. Snickers

  1. 1 bar fun size
  2. 80 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 80 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 22 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 8 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 11 minutes

3. Twix

  1. 3 pieces of Twix® minis
  2. 150 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 150 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 41 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 14 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 21 minutes

4. Kit Kat

  1. 5 pieces of Kit Kat® miniatures
  2. 210 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 210 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 57 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 20 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 29 minutes

5. M&Ms

  1. 1 M&M’s fun size pack
  2. ~73 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 73 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 19 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 7 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 17 minutes

6. Nerds

  1. 1 tbsp Nerds
  2. 60 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 60 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 17 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 6 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 9 minutes

7. Butterfinger

  1. 2 Butterfinger fun size bars
  2. 170 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 170 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 46 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 16 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 24 minutes

8. Sour Patch Kids

  1. ~16 pieces
  2. ~158 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 158 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 43 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 15 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 22 minutes

9. Skittles

  1. ~1 fun size Skittles (46 g)
  2. ~180 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 180 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 48 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 17 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 25 minutes

10. Hershey bar

  1. 1 Hershey miniature
  2. 42 calories

What would it take to burn off ~ 42 calories?

  • Walking (3 mph): 11 minutes
  • Running (6 mph): 4 minutes
  • Bicycling (10 mph): 6 minutes

Halloween Tips:

  1. Always check for properly wrapped candy.
  2. If trick-or-treating at night, make sure to wear reflective clothing when crossing the street or carry along a mini flashlight.
  3. Eat those goodies in moderation to avoid an upset stomach (and excess calories!)
  4. Lastly, have fun and be safe!

Disclaimer: Values estimated based on person weighing 140 lbs. Exercise estimates provided by Health Assist and Nutritionix. City Sport Club is in no way partnered or affiliated with these brands.

Referenced:

  1. https://www.hersheys.com/reeses/en_us/products/reeses-peanut-butter-cup-snack-size.html
  2. https://www.marschocolate.com/snickers/snickers-original-fun-size-medium-laydown-bag
  3. https://marschocolate.com/twix/twix-caramel-cookie-bars-minis
  4. https://www.hersheys.com/kitkat/en_us/products/milk-chocolate-mini-standup-pouch.html
  5. http://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-halloween-candy-calories-20141031-story.html
  6. https://www.nestlecandyshop.com/nerds
  7. https://www.butterfinger.com/products/details/11555
  8. https://www.nutritionix.com/food/sour-patch-kids
  9. https://www.nutritionix.com/food/hersheys-mini
  10. http://www.healthassist.net/calories/
  11. https://www.nutritionix.com/