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POLL: Which Halloween Candy Has the Most Calories?

Make a guess using our poll. We'll reveal the answers later. And yes, we are measuring one serving.

It's officially temptation time for calorie counters and sugar addicts.

That jumbo bag of fun size Snickers should be 50 percent off right about now, and we know after a month your willpower is likely waning.

Are you going to give in?

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Before you do, at least know your enemy. Test your candy calorie knowledge right here on Patch. We'll reveal the answers before darkness falls and those little ghouls bring home their loot.

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Updated 5:40 p.m.

Answer: M&Ms.

While Snickers, all packed with peanuts, might seem to be the worst offender when it comes to high-calorie candy, those seemingly innocent plain M&Ms pack quite a fattening punch, with 88 calories in a fun size bag, according to About.com, where you can look up all sorts of depressing information about your favorite Halloween candies.

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