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Halloween is a day dedicated to candies and treats. At LIVESTRONG.COM we had one simple question: What are the most popular foods you eat on October 31? We crunched the data and analyzed millions of food entries logged on our MyPlate database and ranked the top 20 foods that you consume. So what is the most popular indulgence on Halloween? The answer might surprise.
One slice of Frosted Pumpkin Cake can run close to 500 calories. Want to save some calories? Substitute apple sauce for butter in your recipe.
Fun-size Butterfingers Crisps are tracked 1,024 percent more on Halloween, and they're definitely better than eating the full size bar!
Milky Way was named after the malted milk shakes that were popular in the 1920's.
Members on LIVESTRONG.COM are tracking 750 percent more in October.
One hour of yard work will burn off the 289 calories that are in Twix bars.
These rainbow treats are in every kid's loot -- but are enjoyed by adults too. The numbers don’t lie: Skittles are tracked 1,058 percent more on Halloween.
Milk Duds, named so because of the large amount of milk in them, and because a perfectly round candy was nearly impossible to create (dud).
A Halloween twist on the standard chocolate chip cookie, tracking goes up more than 1,500 percent in October.
Some people believe Snickers are a great pre- or post-workout option. But don't be deceived, the candy has a shockingly low amount of protein (only 4 grams).
A candy bar that isn't too bad in the calorie department, and is packed with peanuts which are a healthy addition that can slow the digestion of the added sugars.
Three squares of peppermint bark contain 200 calories, which you can burn off with about 15 to 20 minutes of running.
Maybe it's because they have Halloween colors: Tracking of these treats skyrockets 1,717 percent on October 31.
The number-one selling candy filled lollipop is tracked 1,820 percent more on Halloween.
Originally called Chocolate Beans in 1882, they were re-branded Smarties in 1977.
Kit Kat bars are tracked 2,033 percent more on Halloween.
A great breakfast treat with only 110 calories per bagel. This is a LIVESTRONG.COM Halloween approved treat.
The original version of these were not trick-or-treat friendly because they were sold unwrapped. The positive? They only cost 1 cent.
One slice of pumpkin cheesecake averages more than 800 calories. You might want to exercise before you indulge.
Fun Fact: The bar was named after a boy who used to come into the Williamson Candy Company factory to flirt with the girls making candy. Every time the girls needed to have something done, they would call "Oh Henry!"
The numbers don't lie: Coffeemate Pumpkin Spice Creamer shows the greatest increase in consumption on Halloween. It might not be a year-round favorite, but consumption increases 4,071 percent on Halloween!
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