Here's a nutritional breakdown of some traditional Easter candies and treats. With this chart you can calculate your carbs, as well as fats, calories, proteins, and fiber.
Plan what you will indulge in, and watch portion sizes. A few well-chosen treats can be part of the celebration. Have a happy, healthy Easter.
Sources:
(2009). Food & Recipe Databases. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from Calorie Count Web site: http://caloriecount.about.com
(2009). Niederegger Marzipan Classic. Retrieved April 6, 2009, from The Daily Plate Web site: http://www.thedailyplate.com/nutrition-calories/food/niederegger/marzipan-classic
What's In Your Easter Basket?
| Easter Candy Treats | ||||||
| Treat | Serving Size | Calories | Fat Grams | Carb Grams | Protein | Fiber |
| Cadbury Creme Egg | 1 egg | 170 | 6.0 | 28.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Jelly Beans | 14 beans | 150 | 0 | 37.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milk Chocolate Bunny | 30 g | 150 | 8 | 20.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Marshmallow Peeps | 5 peeps | 160 | 0 | 40.0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Peanut Butter Egg | 1 egg | 90 | 5 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Marzipan | 1 oz. | 115 | 3.9 | 18.8 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Other Easter Basket Favorites | ||||||
| Hard-boiled Egg | 1 large | 78 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 6.3 | 0 |
| Jordan Almonds | 13 | 140 | 5.0 | 21.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Hot Cross Bun | 1 bun | 186 | 3.8 | 29.6 | 6.1 | 2.3 |
