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How much sugar is in Candy Corn? Yes, Candy Corn. You know, those little pyramid-striped candies that are super popular in North America come Halloween and Fall time (it is impossible to avoid them). Yes, it’s time to examine the sugar content of these popular little dudes. In order to answer this question, I examined the sugar content of 5 candy corn brands. I also managed to find a lower-sugar candy corn equivalent so make sure to read to the end to find out what this is. To help you out even further I also answer some Frequently Asked Questions when it comes to sugar content and Candy Corn.
How Much Sugar Is in Candy Corn?
As a general rule, a serving of candy corn tends to contain 21g-30g of total sugar. A serving size of candy corn can vary from 15 all the way up to 30 candy corn pieces.
Summary Table – Sugar Content of Candy Corn Brands
Below is a summary table of the sugar content for 5 different brands of Candy Corn. For each brand, I list the sweetener and the total sugar content per serving. As you can see from the table all the brands are sweetened with sugar and corn syrup.
Whilst I could not find any sugar-free Candy Corn brands I did find a lower-sugar version made by Sarah’s Candy Factory which contained only 13g of sugar per serving.
| Candy Corn Brand | Sweetener Used | Total Sugar Content Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah’s Candy Factory Candy Corn | Sugar and corn syrup | 30g |
| Jelly Belly Gourmet Candy Corn | Sugar and corn syrup | 27g |
| Brach’s Classic Candy Corn | Sugar and corn syrup | 22g |
| CVS Candy Corn | Sugar and corn syrup | 22g |
| Fruidles Candy Corn | Sugar and corn syrup | 21g |
| Sarah’s Candy Factory Gummy Candy Corn | Sugar and corn syrup | 13g |
Ranking the Sugar Content of Candy Corn Brands – item-by-item
In this section, I will go through each of the six candy corn brands I mentioned in the table above item by item. This is to give you an insight into each of the different brands.
1. Sarah’s Candy Factory Candy Corn – 30g of Total Sugar
The highest sugar candy corn I came across in my search is from Sarah’s Candy Factory.
Sarah’s Candy Factory candy corn is sweetened with sugar and corn syrup and contains 30g of total sugar per serving. Sarah’s Candy factory defines a serving as 21 candy corn pieces, which is the equivalent of 40g of candy corn.
Obviously, the main way to reduce your sugar intake is to just eat 10 candy corn pieces and not 21.
2. Jelly Belly Gourmet Candy Corn – 27g of Total Sugar
Next up is candy corn from Jelly Belly. Jelly Belly are best known for their epic flavored jellybeans (you can read the post I wrote on the sugar content of jellybeans here – Are Jelly Beans High In Sugar?), but they do also make candy corn.
Jelly Belly’s candy corn is sweetened with sugar and corn syrup and contains 27g of total sugar per serving.
It is worth noting that Jelly Belly’s serving consists of a 40g packet made up of 30 Candy Corn pieces. This is the same serving size as Sarah’s Candy Factory above but with more pieces – i.e., Jelly Belly’s Candy Corn pieces are smaller.
3. Brach’s Classic Candy Corn – 22g of Total Sugar
I have talked about Brach’s before in the post I wrote on the sugar content of gummy bears (How Much Sugar is in Gummy Bears? You Will Be Surprised!) – but they also make candy corn.
Brach’s candy corn is sweetened with corn syrup and sugar and contains 22g of total sugar per serving. Brach’s defines a serving as 15 candy corn pieces which is 31g of candy corn.
4. CVS Candy Corn – 22g of Total Sugar
If you are a drug store candy buyer (I mean who doesn’t love CVS) you may be interested in the sugar content of CVS candy corn.
This CVS candy corn is also sweetened with sugar and corn syrup, and it contains 22g of total sugar per serving. A serving is defined as 17 pieces/30g.
5. Fruidles Candy Corn – 21g of Total Sugar
Another candy corn brand I came across in my search was Fruidles. Fruidles candy corn is sweetened with…you guessed it! Sugar and corn syrup.
There is 21g of total sugar per serving and a serving is defined as 18 pieces (or 28g).
6. Sarah’s Candy Factory Gummy Candy Corn – 13g of Total Sugar
Having written many posts now here at Low Sugar Snax on the sugar content of different types of candies I have always been able to find a low or zero sugar equivalent in my search. However, researching for this candy corn piece, was a rare instance when I couldn’t find any sugar-free alternatives.
I did, however, manage to find one lower-sugar alternative.
This lower-sugar candy corn alternative comes from Sarah’s Candy Factory. Wait a minute haven’t you already talked about Sarah’s Candy Factory candy corn I hear you say? Well, this candy corn from Sarah’s Candy Factory is large bite-sized gummy candy corn.
These candy corns are much bigger in size than regular candy corn. This candy corn is sweetened with sugar and corn syrup and contains 13g of total sugar per serving.
Each serving consists of 4 pieces of bite-size gummy candy corn (or 28g of gummy candy corn – which is similar in weight to a lot of the other candy corn serving size weights).
This means if you are looking for a lower sugar candy corn this bite-size gummy candy corn from Sarah’s Candy Factory could be the answer. You can check it out for yourself on Amazon here.
Sugar In Candy Corn F&Q
How Much Sugar is in a Whole Bag of Candy Corn?
The sugar content in a whole bag of Candy Corn depends on the brand of candy corn as well as the bag size. There are around 135 g of total sugar in a 7.5 oz bag of Jelly Belly candy corn.
How Much Sugar is in a Pound of Candy Corn?
There are 321g of total sugar in a pound of Brach’s candy corn.
Is Candy Corn Pure Sugar?
As a general rule, sugar and corn syrup are the two main ingredients in candy corn.
What Kind of Sugar is in Candy Corn?
As a general rule, candy corn tends to be sweetened with sugar and corn syrup.
Does Candy Corn Contain Less Sugar Than a Raisin?
Raisins contain less sugar than candy corn. Individual candy corn tends to contain 1g-1.5g of sugar, all of which is added. An individual raisin tends to contain around 0.3g of sugar – this is all naturally occurring.
Is Candy Corn Sugar-Free?
Candy corn is not sugar-free – candy corn contains sugar.
How Much Sugar is in Candy Corn? – The Final Bite
How much sugar is in Candy Corn? What have we learned from the above? Well, when it comes to candy corn you just have to face facts – these are not a sugar-free treat. The only lower-sugar candy corn I could find was Sarah’s Candy Factory Gummy Candy Corn. As for the other types of candy corn you just have to accept they are all higher in sugar. If you just love candy corn and can’t get enough of it at Halloween or Fall time then you might just be best limiting yourself to a few pieces.
And Remember…
Ingredients and/or manufacturing processes may change. Always double-check ingredient lists and nutritional information before purchasing any food items.
WANT TO FIND MORE LOW SUGAR OPTIONS?
Do you want to learn about some other low-sugar options at your favorite coffee chains, fast food, or restaurant joints, or just while you are shopping for groceries? If you do, then check out some of my other articles below:
