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Fattening Easter Candy

The Easter Bunny will stash treats for millions of kids this Sunday, but some sweets will be more fattening than others. From Peeps to Cadbury eggs, The Daily Beast ranks the 25 most calorific candies.

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Serving: 24 eggs
Calories: 190
Saturated Fat (g): 5
Carbohydrates (g): 35
Sugar (g): 32

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Serving: 1/5 bunny
Calories: 220
Saturated Fat (g): 8
Carbohydrates (g): 24
Sugar (g): 22

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Serving: 1/4 cup
Calories: 210
Saturated Fat (g): 5
Carbohydrates (g): 30
Sugar (g): 27

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Serving: 5 eggs
Calories: 210
Saturated Fat (g): 6
Carbohydrates (g): 29
Sugar (g): 24

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Serving: 1/5 bunny
Calories: 210
Saturated Fat (g): 8
Carbohydrates (g): 23
Sugar (g): 22

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Serving: 12 eggs
Calories: 180
Saturated Fat (g): 7
Carbohydrates (g): 24
Sugar (g): 22

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Serving: 14 jelly beans
Calories: 150
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 37
Sugar (g): 30

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Serving: 1/4 cup
Calories: 160
Saturated Fat (g): 1.5
Carbohydrates (g): 35
Sugar (g): 28

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Serving: 5 chicks
Calories: 140
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 36
Sugar (g): 34

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Serving: 1 egg
Calories: 170
Saturated Fat (g): 3
Carbohydrates (g): 30
Sugar (g): 22

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Serving: 26 jelly beans
Calories: 140
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 36
Sugar (g): 30

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Serving: 1/4 bunny
Calories: 190
Saturated Fat (g): 6
Carbohydrates (g): 23
Sugar (g): 21

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Serving: 5 pieces
Calories: 180
Saturated Fat (g): 7
Carbohydrates (g): 22
Sugar (g): 21

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Serving: 5 pieces
Calories: 150
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 38
Sugar (g): 25

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Serving: 35 jelly beans
Calories: 140
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 35
Sugar (g): 32

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Serving: 40 grams
Calories: 140
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 36
Sugar (g): 29

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Serving: 1 bunny
Calories: 240
Saturated Fat (g): 7
Carbohydrates (g): 20
Sugar (g): 16

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Serving: 5 eggs
Calories: 200
Saturated Fat (g): 6
Carbohydrates (g): 21
Sugar (g): 19

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Serving: 3 eggs
Calories: 200
Saturated Fat (g): 8
Carbohydrates (g): 19
Sugar (g): 17

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Serving: 1/4 cup
Calories: 140
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 34
Sugar (g): 27

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Serving: 1 egg
Calories: 150
Saturated Fat (g): 3
Carbohydrates (g): 25
Sugar (g): 22

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Serving: 1/3 bunny
Calories: 160
Saturated Fat (g): 8
Carbohydrates (g): 21
Sugar (g): 18

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Serving: 1/3 of egg
Calories: 170
Saturated Fat (g): 6
Carbohydrates (g): 21
Sugar (g): 19

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Serving: 6 rolls
Calories: 140
Saturated Fat (g): 0.5
Carbohydrates (g): 28
Sugar (g): 20

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Serving: 1 egg
Calories: 160
Saturated Fat (g): 7
Carbohydrates (g): 16
Sugar (g): 15