Halloween Treats – "Eat This, Not That"

[rtebalt]

From the “Eat This/Not That” Newsletter:

eat this:
twizzlers cherry nibs
calories 110
Fat 0 g
Sugars 18 g

Less of a sugary assault on your system than candy corn, if eaten in moderation.

not that:
candy corn
calories 140
Fat 0 g
Sugars 28 g

These Halloween classics are made mostly of sugar, corn syrup, salt, and honey

eat these:
skittles (fun size)
calories 80
Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sugars 15 g

These rainbow-colored candies aren’t perfect, but they have a fraction of the sugar and fat found in Starburst.

Tootsie Caramel Apple Pop
Calories 60
Fat .5 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Sugars 11 g

PayDay (fun size)
Calories 90
Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat .5 g
Sugars 10 g

PayDay has the lowest level of saturated fat in the candy bar aisle.

Whoppers (6 pieces)
Calories 60
Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Sugars 8 g

Crunchy chocolate flavor with less sugar than Tootsie Rolls.

3 Musketeers bar (fun size)
Calories 70
Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat
Sugars 11 g

not these:
starburst fruit chews (fun size)
calories 170
Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 3.5 g
Sugars 24 g

M&M Minis (1 oz tube)
Calories 150
Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 4.5 g
Sugars 19 g

They may be mini, but they still pack a lot of fat and sugar. There are more than 100 M&M Minis in each 1-ounce tube.

Almond Joy (fun size)
Calories 100
Fat 5 g
Saturated 3.5 g
Sugars 10 g

This sweetened coconut is packed with saturated fat.

Tootsie Roll (6 regular midgees)
Calories 140
Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat .5 g
Sugars 20 g

Brach’s Milk Maid Caramels (4 pieces)
Calories 160
Fat 4.5 g
Saturated Fat 3.5 g
Sugars 16 g

The gooey consistency is achieved with partially hydrogenated oils.

eat this:
traditional chex mix
calories 130
Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat .5 g
Sodium 380 mg

60 percent less fat than potato chips with a bit of fiber from the whole wheat cereal

not that:
combos cheddar cheese crackers
calories 280
Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Sodium 580 mg

High in saturated fat and sodium. Opt for Cheez-Its to cut back on both.

eat these:
welch’s fruit snacks, mixed fruit (40 g)
Calories 130
Fat 0 g
Sugars 23 g

They’re made mostly of corn syrup, but these still contain 100% of your daily recommended vitamin C intake.

Goldfish pretzels (1 oz bag)
Calories 100
Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 410 mg

More sodium, but less fat than the cheesy originals.

York Peppermint Pattie (1 patty)
Calories 140
Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Sugar 25 g

Ritz Peanut Butter crackers
Calories 190
Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Sodium 370 mg

All else being equal, peanut butter beats processed cheese every time.

Rice Krispies Treat
Calories 90
Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sugars 8 g

Sun Chips French Onion (15 chips)
Calories 140
Fat 6 g
Saturated 1 g
Sodium 130 mg

Twice the fiber of potato chips and 40 percent less fat.

not these:
tropical skittles (2 oz bag)
Calories 250
Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Sugars 47 g

Goldfish crackers (1 oz bag)
Calories 140
Fat 6 g
Saturated 1.5 g
Sodium 240 mg

The flavor of cheese without any of the protein or calcium.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (2 cups)
Calories 280
Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 6 g
Sugars 26 g

Ritz Cheese crackers
Calories 200
Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Sodium 460 mg

Kit Kat bar
Calories 210
Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Sugars 22 g

Funyuns (13 pieces)
Calories 140
Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 240 mg

All the odorous breath of onion flavoring, with none of the health benefits of real onions.

[JoAnn]

Good post, rtebalt
Dieters and special diets too, will like this list. Really good info.

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