Here I have collection various information on nutrition information and suggestions for diabetics on the holidays.
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Here is some easter candy nutrient data that I have collected.
| Serving Size | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Carbohyd | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peeps | 5 Peeps (42g) | 160 | 0g | 15mg | 40g | 1g |
| Cadbury mini caramel eggs | 3 pieces (34g) | 170 | 9g | 40mg | 21g | 2g |
| Cadbury Creme Egg | 1 egg (39g) | 170 | 6g | 25mg | 28g | 2g |
| Peter Pan Peanut Butter Filled eggs | 1 egg (34g) | 190 | 12g | 55mg | 17g | 4g |
Here is some halloween candy nutrient data that I have collected. Unless otherwise indicated, all items are "fun" or "snack" size.
| Serving Size | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Carbohyd | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ReeseSticks | 2 pieces (34g) | 190 | 11g | 105mg | 19g | 3g |
| Rice Krispy Treat | 4 pieces (44g) | 180 | 4g | 200mg | 36g | 1g |
| Reeses® Peanut Butter Cups | 1 pieces (17g) | 90 | 5g | 60mg | 10g | 2g |
| Nerds® | 1 box (13g) | 50 | 0 | 0mg | 12g | 0g |
| Bottle Caps® | 2 packages (15g) | 60 | 0g | 0mg | 13g | 0g |
| Gobstoppers® & Fruit Runts® | 1 box (14g) | 50 | 0 | 0mg | 13g | 0g |
| Laffy Taffy® | 5 bars (43g) | 160 | 2g | 55mg | 36g | 0g |
| Shocktarts® | 1 package (13g) | 50 | 0 | 0mg | 11g | 0g |
| Chewy Runts® | 1 package (14g) | 50 | .5g | 0mg | 11g | 0g |
| Brach's® Indian Corn | 26 pieces (39g) | 140 | 0 | 115mg | 35g | 0g |
| Spree | 8 packs (16g) | 60 | 0 | 0mg | 14g | 0g |
| Sweetarts | 1 pouch (14g) | 50 | 0 | 0mg | 12g | 0g |
| Tangy Taffy | 11 pieces (40g) | 160 | 3 | 20mg | 33g | 0g |
| Bit-O-Honey | 6 pieces (40g) | 160 | 3 | 105mg | 33g | 1g |
| Reese's NutRageous | 2 bars (34g) | 190 | 11g | 50mg | 18g | 4g |
| Snickers | 2 bars(40g) | 190 | 10g | 100mg | 24g | 3g |
| Gummy Body Parts (Frankford Candy) | 5 pieces (40g) | 140 | 0g | 0mg | 32g | 3g |
| Hershey's Cookies and Cream Grave Stones | 3 pieces(42g) | 210 | 11g | 105mg | 26g | 3g |
| Reeses Fastbreak | 2 bars (38g) | 180 | 9g | 135mg | 24g | 3g |
| Reeses Pieces | 2 pouches (40g) | 190 | 9g | 80mg | 24g | 5g |
| Runts® | 1 package (18g) | 70 | 0g | 0mg | 16g | 0g |
| Reeses Peanut Butter Pumpkin | 1 package (34g) | 180 | 11g | 150mg | 18g | 4g |
Each of the following food portions equal a carbohydrate choice:
1/3 cup sweet potato
1/4 cup sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
1/2 cup mashed potato
1/3 cup stuffing
1/3 cup rice
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup winter squash
1 cup prepared gravy
2 Tablespoons cranberry sauce (canned)
1 small roll (1 ounce or 2 inches in diameter)
1 biscuit (2 1/2 inches in diameter)
1 oz chestnuts, roasted
1/16th 9 inch pumpkin pie (1/8th pie is 2 carb choices)
1/30th 9 inch pecan pie (1/6th pie is 5 carb choices)
1/24th 9 inch fruit pie (1/8th pie is 3 carb choices)
4 oz pomegranate
0.7 oz or 2-3 dates
4 oz mandarin orange, peeled
4 oz tangerine, peeled
Here are the few Christmas/Hanukkah foods that I could find.
| Serving Size | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Carbohyd | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spangler Standard Candy Canes | 1 piece (.50 oz) | 55 | 0 g | 0 mg | 14g | 0g |
| Beaners Chocolate Coins | 1 piece | 31 | 2g | 6 mg | 4g | 0g |
Here are the few Valentine's day foods that I could find. (I didn't list Reeses cups and fun sized M&M's in this section. That information is in the Halloween section.)
| Serving Size | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Carbohyd | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese's Peanut Butter Heart | 1 piece (34 g) | 180 | 11 g | 150 mg | 18g | 4g |
| Snickers Cream Hearts | 1 piece (28g) | 140 | 6g | 60 mg | 18g | 2g |
| Necco Sweethearts | 1 box (28 g) (approx 32 hearts) | 110 | 0 g | 0 mg | 28g | 0g |
| Russell Stover Assorted Chocolates | 2 pieces (34g) | 150 | 6g | 45 mg | 23g | 1g |