Tootsie Roll
Little known fact: All Tootsie Rolls are made from leftovers of the previous day’s batch. That might explain the waxy, chewy goodness of this classic treat. While one Tootsie will only cost you 155 calories, you’re still loading nearly 25 grams of sugar into your body — or as much as four Oreos.
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Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Cream
The “new” kid on the block, this treat first appeared in 1994. It was an instant hit when it featured its distinct — and unique — white chocolate. With only 19 grams of sugar, it’s actually relatively low for a candy bar. The problem? White chocolate is no longer an ingredient — it’s since been replaced by oil substitutes — and nearly half of the calories are from fat.
Whoppers
One of the original malted milk balls, Whoppers may look and taste like an American classic, but they’re more reminiscent of a synthetic blend of the future. Once you look past the high sugar content, you’ll notice that chocolate isn’t even listed on the ingredient list, but corn syrup, malted milk and barley milk are. Whoops. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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Reese’s Pieces
Wondering why you should avoid the sinfully sweet combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Four words come to mind: Partially hydrogenated vegetable oil — otherwise known as trans fats. While a few of these candies won’t do any harm, it’s hard to limit your intake before the bag is gone.
Milk Duds
The worst part about Milk Duds: The name is misleading. In 2008 Hershey changed the ingredients to make production cheaper. So while chocolate is still a part of this candy, it has lost its signature phrase and can no longer be referred to as a candy coated in milk chocolate.
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