Healthiest Easter Candy Options
by Cascade Ice on April 6, 2011
Easter is arguably one of the best times to indulge in sweets – chocolate Easter bunnies and fruity jellybeans galore! But, those delicious sugary sweets can tack on the calories and fat faster than you realize. So, we’ve investigated some of the best choices to indulge in this Easter, without sacrificing your healthy living goals.
By far, Peeps marshmallows come in at the healthiest option, with only 32 calories each, zero fat calories, and 7 grams of sugar. Coming in at second are Jelly Belly assorted jelly beans, with only 140 calories (for 35 beans!), zero fat and 28 grams of sugar. Another healthier option if you’re craving a smaller treat, is a Brach’s chocolate covered marshmallow egg. It has a mere 43 calories and 6 grams of sugar.
The key thing to remember when enjoying holiday treats is moderation. Also, many major grocers also sell sugar-free versions of these seasonal treats. Happy Easter egg hunting!
Courtesy of FitSugar.com
|
Candy |
Calories |
Fat (g) |
Carbs (g) |
Sugar (g) |
|
130 |
0 |
33 |
29 |
|
|
1 Peeps Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg |
420 |
24 |
54 |
52 |
|
5 Mars Mini Chocolate Eggs |
179 |
10 |
20.4 |
17.6 |
|
1 Cadbury Solid Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny |
890 |
48.6 |
101.2 |
97.1 |
|
1 Cadbury Creme Egg |
150 |
5 |
25 |
22 |
|
12 Cadbury Chocolate Eggs |
190 |
8 |
28 |
26 |
|
1 Dove Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny |
230 |
13 |
25 |
24 |
|
1 Nestle’s Crunch Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny |
692 |
36.2 |
95.6 |
79.1 |
|
1 Snickers Cream Sports Egg |
140 |
6 |
18 |
16 |
|
1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg |
180 |
10 |
18 |
16 |
|
1 Reese’s Reester Bunny |
798 |
42 |
88.2 |
75.6 |
|
1 Brachs Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Egg |
43 |
1.3 |
7.8 |
6 |
|
5 Brachs Malted Easter Eggs |
180 |
5 |
31 |
27 |
|
35 Jelly Belly Assorted Jellybeans |
140 |
0 |
37 |
28 |
