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Test Your Candy I.Q.

Trick or treat! See how much you really know about sweets with this quiz.

By Alice Callahan Photography and Video by Tony Cenicola

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For a few glorious days in autumn, kids and adults alike get to indulge in the spoils of the Halloween candy haul. Parents steal the best chocolate bars from their kids; children get to sample every kind of ooey gooey goodness they can get their hands on.

And then, when the candy is gone, it’s gone.

During this season of spooky delights, take our quiz to see how much you really know about candy — and maybe even learn some sweet facts along the way.

A fun size Starburst sits on a white backdrop.
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1 of 10

True or false: It is possible for a child to get a “sugar high” after eating too much candy.

A fun size Snickers sits on a white backdrop.
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2 of 10

Scientists have found links between eating dark chocolate and ... ?

A fun size Butterfinger sits on a white backdrop.
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3 of 10

According to sales data from the past 15 years, the most popular Halloween candy is ... ?

A packet of skittles sits on a white backdrop.
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4 of 10

Which ingredient found in some candies will be banned from foods in California in 2027?

A fun size packet of M&Ms sits on a white backdrop.
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5 of 10

Which candy has been discontinued?

A Reese's peanut butter cup sits on a white backdrop.
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6 of 10

Which type of sweet is the least likely to harm your teeth?

A fun size pack of M&M's sits on a white backdrop.
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7 of 10

Which candy has the least amount of sugar per fun-sized piece or packet?

A blue Tootsie Roll Pop sits on a white backdrop.
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8 of 10

Which statement about taste is true?

A fun size Twix sits on a white backdrop.
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9 of 10

How many Skittles would you have to eat to ingest the amount of sugar in a can of Coke?

A package of Nerds sits on a white backdrop.
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10 of 10

True or false: Candy is the biggest source of sugar in the American diet.

A fun size Kit Kat sits on a white backdrop.
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