One of the most significant diet dangers revolves around sugar consumption. Problems arise from riding on a sugar roller coaster. When you binge on sugar, you crave more and your body slows down. Sugar binges cause a drop in serotonin, a chemical in the brain that regulates sleep and appetite. A lack of serotonin is often associated with depression. When you are deprived of serotonin, you won’t feel calm and in control.
A typical full-sized candy bar can contain up to 40 grams of sugar! This is problematic because several studies have shown that excess sugar in the diet contributes to increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, increased triglycerides, weight gain and malnutrition. Halloween candy is also chock full of saturated and trans fats as well; both linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Opt for gluten-free protein bars or Control Shakes to help curb your appetite and control blood sugar.
Sugar Content
Candy Bars vs. Manage Your Weight Protein Bars
Here is a chart showing the sugar content of popular candy bars vs. the sugar content our our Manage Your Weight Protein Bars.
Candy Bar | Size | Sugar (g) |
Hershey's Milk Chocolate | 1 bar | 31 |
Krackel | 1 bar | 24 |
Mounds | 1 bar | 21 |
Almond Joy | 1 pack | 20 |
Kit Kat Bar | 1 bar | 22 |
REESE'S Fast Break | 1 bar | 30 |
5TH Avenue | 1 bar | 27 |
Mr. Goodbar | 1 bar | 22 |
REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups | 1 pack | 25 |
HEATH Toffee Bar | 1 bar | 23 |
SYMPHONY Milk Chocolate | 1 bar | 23 |
Snickers | 1 pack | 30 |
Snickers Almond Bar | 1 pack | 26 |
Milky Way | 1 pack | 35 |
TWIX Caramel Cookie Bars | 1 pack | 27 |
3 Musketeers | 1 bar | 40 |
Baby Ruth | 1 bar | 33 |
Butterfinger | 1 bar | 29 |
Nestle Crunch | 1 bar | 24 |
Manage Your Weight Protein Bars | ||
106 Peanut Butter & Jelly | 1 bar | 13 |
108 Double Peanut Butter | 1 bar | 4 |
122 Peanut Butter | 1 bar | 6 |
123 Chocolate Mint | 1 bar | 5 |
124 Nutty Caramel Crunch | 1 bar | 6 |
187 Lemon Meringue | 1 bar | 11 |
188 Peanut Butter Brownie | 1 bar | 6 |
189 Caramel Crunch | 1 bar | 8 |
246 Cookies 'N Cream | 1 bar | 5 |
273 Chocolate Peanut Dream | 1 bar | 7 |
278 Rockie Road | 1 bar | 5 |
281 Caramel Nut Bars | 1 bar | 4 |
282 Chocolate Decadence | 1 bar | 5 |
283 Double Chocolate | 1 bar | 10 |
284 Peanut Butter | 1 bar | 9 |
285 Cinnamon Raisin | 1 bar | 12 |
289 Chocolate Marshmallow | 1 bar | 7 |
290 Caramel Delight | 1 bar | 4 |