Halloween Candy: What does 100 calories look like?

October 29, 2012

Halloween candy has been on sale all week, marking the start of the holiday season overflowing with sweets. Halloween candy may however be a small blessing in disguise. The “fun size” bars offer controlled serving sizes, giving you a taste of the sweets you crave without going overboard. (As long as you can have just one… or two). Portion control and moderation are the keys to any healthy diet, here is a visual to help you see exactly what 100 calories of your favorite spook-tacular treat look like and ways to burn off those calories once you have enjoyed!

Candy Corn

One piece of candy corn = 7.5 calories

13 candy corns = 97.5 calories

Burn it off with: 10 minutes Running, 9 minutes Swimming, 23 minutes Cycling 0r 15 minutes Weight Lifting.

Hershey’s Bar

One fun size bar = 67 calories

One and a half fun size bars = 101 calories

Burn it off with: 16 minutes Running, 14 minutes Swimming, 35 minutes Cycling 0r 23 minutes Weight Lifting.

M&M’s

One packet (18 pieces) = 73 calories

One and a half packets (27 pieces) = 110 calories

Burn it off with: 8 minutes Running, 6 minutes Swimming, 16 minutes Cycling 0r 11 minutes Weight Lifting.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

One cup = 110 calories

Burn it off with: 17 minutes Running, 15 minutes Swimming, 39 minutes Cycling 0r 26 minutes Weight Lifting.

Snickers Peanut Butter

One fun size bar = 130 calories

Three quarters of a fun size bar = 99 calories

Burn it off with: 12 minutes Running, 11 minutes Swimming, 28 minutes Cycling 0r 19 minutes Weight Lifting.

York Peppermint Patty

One fun size bar = 60 calories

One and three quarters fun size bars = 105 calories

Burn it off with: 9 minutes Running, 8 minutes Swimming, 21 minutes Cycling 0r 14 minutes Weight Lifting.

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