Halloween Candy Carb Counts for T1Ds

Wondering how many carbs are hiding in your favorite Halloween treats?

If you’re living with Type 1 diabetes, Halloween can be tricky when it comes to managing blood sugar. The good news is, you don’t have to skip the candy to stay in range. With a little awareness and planning, you can enjoy the night without the spikes. Here’s your quick guide to the carb counts in popular Halloween candies, chips, and snacks, so you can bolus smart and keep your blood sugar steady.

Chocolate Favorites

• Snickers (Fun Size): 10 g

• Reese’s Cup (Mini): 5 g

• Kit Kat (Fun Size): 10 g

• Twix (Fun Size): 10 g

• M&M’s (Fun Size): 13 g

• Milky Way (Fun Size): 12 g

• 3 Musketeers (Fun Size): 12 g

• Butterfinger (Fun Size): 10 g

• Crunch Bar (Fun Size): 7 g

• Almond Joy (Fun Size): 10 g

Fruity & Sour Favorites

• Skittles (Fun Size): 14 g

• Starburst (2 pieces): 8 g

• Sour Patch Kids (Mini): 12 g

• Swedish Fish (Mini): 11 g

• Nerds (Mini Box): 11 g

• Laffy Taffy (Mini): 6 g

• Smarties (Mini Box): 4 g (U.S. version) or 10 g (Canadian chocolate version)

• Candy Corn (10 pieces): 19 g

• Airheads (Mini): 9 g

• Tootsie Roll (Mini): 5 g

Salty Snacks & Chips

• Doritos (Mini Bag): 17 g

• Cheetos (Snack Pack): 13 g

• Lay’s Classic (Snack Pack): 15 g

• Ruffles (Snack Pack): 16 g

• Pringles (Mini Can): 18 g

• Goldfish Crackers (Snack Pack): 19 g

• Pretzels (Mini Bag): 22 g

• Popcorn (Mini Bag): 12–15 g

• Cheez-Its (Mini Pack): 17 g

• Bugles (Snack Pack): 15 g

Hidden Carbs and Tips

Even the smallest candies can hit harder than you expect. Tiny bag doesn’t mean tiny impact.

• Check the label before you guess.

• Pair candy with protein or fat to help steady your numbers.

• If you’re bolusing, pre-bolus 10 to 15 minutes before eating when possible.

• Remember, “fun-size” doesn’t mean free-for-all.

You Can Still Enjoy Halloween

Halloween doesn’t have to be stressful. When you know what you’re eating and plan for it, you can enjoy the treats without the blood sugar roller coaster. Save this guide for next year and share it with another T1D who wants to stay steady this Halloween.

If you want to learn how to enjoy holidays like this without the guesswork, check out my free Blood Sugar Control Masterclass.

Have a safe and happy Halloween!