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Most candy is pure sugar and as such should be avoided.

However, if you are going to indulge, a small quantity of dark chocolate is the best choice. The only negative about chocolate is its sugar content, and dark chocolate has a lower sugar content than other types.

There are now many varieties of low-carb, sugar-&ee, or diabetic candies on the market. Many use sugar alcohols such as sorbitol or mannitol as sweeteners. These sugar alcohols are sweet tasting, but instead of being absorbed into the bloodstream, they remain in the intestines. Consuming candy with these sugar alcohols can cause some stomach upset and diarrhea.
 Candy & Candy Bars
Portion
Total
Carbs (g)
Total
Sugar (g)
Total
Fats (g)
 Recmmd.
Gum, sugar-free, w/sorbitol
1 stick
4
0
0
Limited
Hard candy, sugar-free, artificially sweetened
1 oz
25
0
0
Limited
Peanuts, chocolate-covered, w/candy coating
1 oz
17
14
7
Limited
Raisins, chocolate-covered
1 oz
15
12
10
Limited
Almonds, carob-coated
1 oz
13
7
10
Very Limited
Almonds, milk chocolate-coated
1 oz
13
6
11
Very Limited
Candy Corn
1 oz
26
26
0
Avoid
Chocolate candy bar - plain
1-1/2 oz
25
19
14
Avoid
Chocolate candy bar - W/almonds
1-1/2 oz 22
22
18
14
Avoid
Chocolate candy bar - W/nougat filling
2 oz
34
28
14
Avoid
Fruit candy, Skittles-type
1 oz
26
22
1
Avoid
Fudge, chocolate walnut
1 oz
21
19
5
Avoid
Fudge, peanut butter
1 oz
21
19
5
Avoid
Gumdrops
1 oz
28
25
0
Avoid
Gummy Bears
1 oz
28
25
0
Avoid
Hard candy, Life Savers-type, peppermint
1 oz
28
18
0
Avoid
Jelly beans
1 oz
27
17
0
Avoid
Marshmallows, regular-size
2 pieces
13
10
0
Avoid
Milk chocolate candy kisses
1 oz
17
14
9
Avoid
Peanut brittle, homemade
1 oz
20
19
5
Avoid
Raisins, chocolate-covered
1 oz
20
17
5
Avoid

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