Jelly Beans June is National Candy Month
Everyone loves a sweet treat, but too many of us feel guilt, instead of enjoyment, when we indulge. The Sweet Truth is, there are no "bad" foods, just poorly planned diets. When you are eating well-balanced meals and getting plenty of exercise, you can include some of your favorite treats in your daily diet.

This may come as a surprise to health-conscious Americans who aren’t sure of the exact nutrient content of candy. Some people believe candy is much higher in fat, cholesterol and caffeine than it actually is. For this reason, many of us may be needlessly denying ourselves foods we really enjoy.

If you love sweets, keep this in mind: The number one goal for good nutrition is to eat a variety of foods each day to supply your body with the different nutrients it needs. You also need to control how much you eat to achieve a healthy balance in your diet and your weight. If you practice these nutrition guidelines and exercise regularly, there should be room for candy in your diet.

Nutrient Profiles for Selected Candy…
Type of Product Weight
g		 Calories Calories
from Fat		 Total Fat
g (% DV)		 Saturated Fat
g (% DV)		 Cholesterol
mg (% DV)		 Sodium
mg (% DV)		 Total Carbohydrates
g (% DV)		 Protein
g		 Calcium
% RDI
After Dinner Mint
(1.4 oz)		 40 160 5 0.5 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 38 (13) 0 0
Butterscotch Discs
(3 pieces)		 15 60 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 40 (2) 14 (5) 0 0
Candy Corn
(36 pieces)		 40 160 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 15 (1) 38 (13) 0 0
Caramels
(4 pieces)		 40 160 15 2 (3) 0.5 (3) 0 (0) 5 (0) 32 (11) 0 4
Chewing Gum
(1 stick)		 3 10 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 3 (1) 0 0
Dark Chocolate Bar
(1.4 oz.)		 40 200 100 11 (17) 7 (35) 0 (0) 0 (0) 25 (8) 1 0
Gummy Bears
(28 pieces)		 40 130 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 15 (1) 30 (10) 3 0
Jelly Beans
(11 pieces)		 40 160 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 5 (0) 37 (12) 0 0
Licorice Twists
(1.4 oz)		 40 140 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 115 (5) 37 (12) 0 2
Lollipop
(0.5 oz.)		 15 60 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 20 (1) 15 (5) 0 0
Milk Chocolate Almond Bar
(1.4 oz)		 40 210 130 14 (22) 7 (35) 7 (2) 30 (2) 21 (7) 4 8
Milk Chocolate Bar
(1.4 oz.)		 40 210 120 13 (20) 7 (35) 11 (4) 35 (2) 23 (8) 3 10
Milk Chocolate Covered Peanuts
(16 pieces)		 40 210 120 13 (20) 4 (20) 2 (1) 15 (1) 21 (7) 6 6
Milk Chocolate Covered Raisins
(35 pieces)		 40 160 50 6 (9) 3.5 (18) 2 (1) 15 (1) 27 (9) 1 4
Milk Chocolate Malted Milk Balls
(17 pieces)		 40 180 50 6 (9) 3 (15) 2 (1) 55 (2) 28 (9) 0 6
Peanut Brittle
(1.4 oz.)		 40 180 50 6 (9) 3 (15) 0 (0) 210 (9) 30 (10) 3 0
Pectin Slices
(3 pieces)		 40 140 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 35 (2) 34 (11) 0 0
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
(30 pieces)		 15 70 35 4 (6) 2.5 (12) 0 (0) 0 (0) 27 (9) 1 0
Sour Balls
(3 pieces)		 15 60 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 5 (0) 15 (5) 0 0
Starlight Mints
(3 pieces)		 15 60 0 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 5 (0) 15 (5) 0 0
Taffy
(1.4 oz.)		 40 160 15 1.5 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 50 (2) 34 (11) 0 0
Toffee
(2 pieces)		 15 60 5 0.5 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 50 (2) 15 (4) 0 2
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