#49 Two-Way Tie: Charms Sour Balls
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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A hard candy classic, each can comes in six flavors and contain 67% sugar.

For many, the scariest thing about Halloween isn't the ghouls or the goblins, but the amount of sugar in your kids' favorite treats. Refined or processed sugar can lead toÌýÌýin children, so it is important to take note of how much sugar you and your kids consume this Halloween.
At ±¬ÁÏTV, we used theÌýÌýof over 70,000 different food items to rankÌýwhich 50 candies have the greatest sugar content, as represented by grams of sugar over total weight. For candies with the same sugar ratio, we looked to the total grams of sugar and total calories to break the tie. Homemade recipes, private-label candy brands, and smaller regional brands were removed from the list.
We begin with the fiftieth most sugary candy and work our way to number one. After reading our list, you may be tempted to say, "trick, please!" this upcoming Halloween.
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Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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A hard candy classic, each can comes in six flavors and contain 67% sugar.
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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Similar to their spherical cousins, Charms Squares are two-thirds sugar and come in packs of ten individually-wrapped candy squares.
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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Although these lollipops have “mini� in their title, Charms MiniPops pack a “mega� sugary punch with flavors like Blue Razz, Pink Lemonade, and Bubble Gum.
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Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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Don’t let their tanginess fool you! SweeTarts Mini Chewys are also part of the two-thirds sugar club.
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Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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Our first entrant from The Willy Wonka Candy Company, Original Sprees come in five classic flavors and feature 10g of sugar for every 15g of candy. Original Sprees might look like they could be small pills, but their sugar content is anything but medicinal!
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Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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Introduced to America in 1927 by theÌýBlumenthal Brothers Chocolate Company, Raisinets are a classic cinema treat withÌý67% sugar in every handful.
Maker:ÌýFerrara Candy
Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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First raisins and now orange slices, will the betrayal ever end?ÌýBrach’s Hi-C Orange Slices might help protect you from a cold, but they also check in at 67% sugar.
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Sugar Content:Ìý67%
Weight: 60g
Sugar: 40g
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Introduced in 1932, this rich Ìýoriginally came in packs of three flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Whether you like your Three Musketeers traditional or fun-sized, you’ll get a mouthful with two-thirds sugar.Ìý
Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý67%
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If we’ve learned anything from this list, it’s that fruit candies can have their fair share of sugar. Trader Joe’s All Natural Fruit Jellies round out the tier of candies with a sugar ratio of 67%.
Maker:ÌýHershey Company
Sugar Content:Ìý68%
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For those still holding onto their springtime stockpile, Cadbury Milk Cholocate Mini Eggs come in flavors like white chocolate, dark chocolate, and chocolate crunch creme. With a rich chocolate filling and coated in a speckled candy shell, Cadbury Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs containÌý68% sugar.
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Maker:ÌýHershey Company
Sugar Content:Ìý68%
Weight:Ìý56g
Sugar:Ìý38g
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Jolly Rancher Fruit Chews are an extravaganza of flavorsÌýwith 38g sugar for every 50g of candy.
Maker:ÌýHain Celestial Group
Sugar Content:Ìý68%
Weight:Ìý38g
Sugar:Ìý26g
Calories:Ìý170
While they may make your mouth feel fresh, SunspireÌýPeppermint Patties pack a sugar ratio of 68%.
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Sugar Content:Ìý69%
Weight:Ìý51g
Sugar:Ìý35g
Calories:Ìý170
You may think that eating Giant Chewy Nerds is a smart idea, but at 69% sugar, we're not so sure!
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý69%
Weight:Ìý16g
Sugar:Ìý11g
Calories:Ìý60
DentistsÌýmay want to think twice before passing out these lollipops to their patients! With flavors likeÌýpink lemonade, cherry, watermelon, and apple, Jolly Rancher Lollipops are 69% sugar.
Maker: Tootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý69%
Weight:Ìý16g
Sugar:Ìý11g
Calories:Ìý60
The one thing that isn't charming about these lollipops is the high sugar content. These lollipops are 69% sugar!
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Sugar Content:Ìý69%
Weight:Ìý16g
Sugar:Ìý11g
Calories:Ìý60
These SweeTarts Chewys are even scarier than their mini SweeTart Chewy counterparts, with 11g of sugar per 16g of Chewy.Ìý
Maker:ÌýStarburst
Sugar Content:Ìý69%
Weight:Ìý42g
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Starburst’s JellyBeans have an incredible amount of sugar for such a small package. For every 42g of Jellybean, you can expect 29g of sugar!
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Sugar Content:Ìý70%
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Sugar:Ìý28g
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SweeTarts Soft Bites are the first candies on our list where the sugar content breaks 70%.
Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý70%
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Sugar:Ìý28g
Calories:Ìý170
Dark chocolate and mint make a satisfying combination, but Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Mint Creams have 28g of sugar for every 40g of candy.
Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý70%
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Sugar:Ìý28g
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Licorice root may be medicinal, but Candy-Coated Licorice from Trader Joe's still makes our list for top sugary candies.
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Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý70%
Weight:Ìý57g
Sugar:Ìý40g
Calories:Ìý240
These Dark Chocolate Mints round out the 70% club.
Maker:ÌýFerrara Candy
Sugar Content:Ìý72%
Weight:Ìý39g
Sugar:Ìý28g
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This classic Halloween treat is 72% sugar. If you’re looking to give a slight break to your teeth, the Indian Corn version of this candy has a 27g of sugar per 39g of Candy Corn (sugar ratio: 69%).
Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý72%
Weight:Ìý39g
Sugar:Ìý28g
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You may want to skip a trip to the Gumdrop Forest. Gumdrops are 72% sugar!
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý72%
Weight:Ìý18g
Sugar:Ìý13g
Calories:Ìý70
Charms Junior Blow Pops are 13g of sugar for every 18g lollipop - that is 72% sugar!
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Sugar Content:Ìý73%
Weight:Ìý51g
Sugar:Ìý37g
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Just because these candies bring the sour, doesn't mean that they aren't sweet! Sour Skittles come in at 73% sugar.
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Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý73%
Weight:Ìý41g
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Calories:Ìý160
These candies may not be full-grown, but they pack an adult sugar-punch. Sugar Babies are 73% sugar.
Maker:ÌýFerrara Candy
Sugar Content:Ìý73%
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Sugar:Ìý11g
Calories:Ìý60
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Brach’s Cinnamon Imperials will conquer your mouth… with sugar. Although these candies are small, they are still 73% sugar.
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Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý75%
Weight:Ìý28g
Sugar:Ìý21g
Calories:Ìý100
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Ginger may have health benefits, but Trader Joe’s Candied Gingers are three-quarters sugar.
Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý75%
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These tasty Jellybeans are three-quarters sugar! Which flavor will you get?
Maker:ÌýHershey's
Sugar Content:Ìý75%
Weight:Ìý100g
Sugar:Ìý75g
Calories:Ìý394
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You may be dreaming of peppermint patties as the weather gets colder, but practice moderation with these sugary treats!
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Sugar Content:Ìý76%
Weight:Ìý100g
Sugar:Ìý76g
Calories:Ìý405
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These Skittles may be fun-sized but for every 100g of candy, they packÌý76g of sugar. Wild Berry Skittles may sound healthier for you, but they only have 3 fewer caloriesÌýand the same amount of sugar.
Maker:ÌýSpangler Candy Company
Sugar Content:Ìý77%
Weight:Ìý13g
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Calories:Ìý51
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After looking at the nutrition facts for Dum Dums, you may start saying “umm umm.� Dum Dums are 77% sugar with 10g of sugar per 13g of weight.
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Sugar Content:Ìý77%
Weight:Ìý26g
Sugar:Ìý20g
Calories:Ìý90
This skippy candy carries 20g of sugar for every 26g of candy, backing out to 77% sugar.
Maker:ÌýSpangler Candy Company
Sugar Content:Ìý77-80%
Weight:Ìý14g
Sugar:Ìý11g
Calories:Ìý40
For those planning on dipping intoÌýlast year's winterÌýcandy stash for this year's Trick-or-Treaters, Spangler Candy Canes enter our list with a range of sugar content. Their Mini Candy Canes have a sugar content of 77%, while their Jumbo Candy Canes cousins reachÌý80% sugar.
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Sugar Content:Ìý80%
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Sugar:Ìý12g
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These fun, colorful candies are four-fifths sugar, with 12g of sugar for every 15g of Chewy Spree.
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Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý80%
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Sugar:Ìý32g
Calories:Ìý170
While they may be Junior Mints, they carry a senior load of sugar. Junior Mints have 32g of sugar per 40g of candy.
Maker:ÌýSpangler Candy Company
Sugar Content:Ìý82%
Weight:Ìý11g
Sugar:Ìý9g
Calories:Ìý43
While the fully enclosed candy wrapper and looped handle give Saf-T-Pops their name, these candies pack 82% sugar.
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Sugar Content:Ìý86%
Weight:Ìý14g
Sugar:Ìý12g
Calories:Ìý60
These hard caramel candies are silky smooth, but their nutrition facts may make you balk at 86% sugar.
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Sugar Content:Ìý87%
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Sugar:Ìý13g
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SweeTarts are tiny, but every bite is 87% sugar.
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Sugar Content:Ìý87%
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Sugar:Ìý13g
Calories:Ìý60
WhileÌýBottle Caps invoke nostalgia with their old-timey look, these candies have an incredible 13g of sugar for every 15g of cap.
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Sugar Content:Ìý87%
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Sugar:Ìý13g
Calories:Ìý60
Runts may be the smallest of the litter, but at 87% sugar content, they are one of the sweetest candies in the pack!
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý89%
Weight:Ìý5g
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Calories:Ìý15
We won’t blame you for weeping after you see the sugar content in these Cry Babies. This treat packs 4g of sugar for every 5g of candy!
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Sugar Content:Ìý92%
Weight:Ìý12g
Sugar:Ìý11g
Calories:Ìý45
With a sugary pouch andÌýfamous hard-candy "Lik-a-Stix", it's no surprise that this candy contains 92% sugar.
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý93%
Weight:Ìý14g
Sugar:Ìý13g
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Candy Blox offer a fun opportunity to play with your food but still make the top ten of our list with 93% sugar.
Maker:ÌýSpangler Candy Company
Sugar Content:Ìý93%
Weight:Ìý42g
Sugar:Ìý39g
Calories:Ìý163
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Harkening back to the days of penny candies and classic candy shoppes, these soft marshmallowÌýtreats check in at 93% sugar
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Sugar Content:Ìý93%
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Sugar:Ìý14g
Calories:Ìý60
Eating Nerds may make you feel smart, but at 93% sugar content, we beg to differ!
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Sugar Content:Ìý93%
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Sugar:Ìý14g
Calories:Ìý60
Famous for their fruity flavors and perpetual pleasure, Willy Wonka's Everlasting Gobstoppers have 93% sugar in every handful.
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Sugar Content:Ìý94%
Weight:Ìý16g
Sugar:Ìý15g
Calories:Ìý60
With rich sugar cascading from seemingly bottomless paper straws,ÌýPixy Stix surprisingly comeÌýin under the 100% mark for sugar content.
Maker:ÌýTrader Joe's
Sugar Content:Ìý100%
Weight:Ìý17g
Sugar:Ìý17g
Calories:Ìý70
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These lollipops may have been grown with organic farming practices, but they are still 100% pure sugar.Ìý
Maker:ÌýTootsie Roll
Sugar Content:Ìý100%
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Sugar:Ìý40g
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Cotton candy, the fluffyÌýstaple of carnivals around the world, is our frontrunner with 100% sugar content.
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