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24 photos that show the shocking amount of sugar in popular Halloween candies

  • Insider examined the sugar content in 24 popular Halloween candies.
  • Marshmallow Monster Peeps had the highest sugar per serving at 45% of the recommended daily value.
  • Fun-size Snickers and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers contained the least amount of sugar, with 8 grams each.

For trick-or-treaters on Halloween, there's no experience quite as joyous as examining one's filled-to-the-brim candy basket.

Chowing down on some of America's favorite Halloween candies is part of the holiday fun, but consuming too much sugar, especially on a regular basis, can increase the risk of developing cavities, among other health issues, according to the FDA.

While many nutrient-rich foods contain naturally occurring sugars, candies typically have added sugars. The FDA reports that most Americans exceed the recommended limits for added sugars in the diet, consuming more than 13% of their total calories per day from added sugars.

Insider examined the amount of sugar in 24 popular Halloween candies and found that Marshmallow Monster Peeps and Brach's Classic Candy Corn had among the highest sugar amounts per serving size.

On the other hand, fun-size Snickers and Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers were candies with the lowest amounts of sugar.

Here are 24 photos that show exactly how much sugar is in one serving size of some of your most popular Halloween treats.

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