Rank the best and worst candy in your own custom tier list
There’s candy you reach for every time, and then there’s the stuff that gets left behind in the bowl. From timeless classics to unexpected favorites, this tier list is all about ranking the candies you love—and those you don’t. Ready to dive in?
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100 Grand
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
3 Musketeers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
AirHeads
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Perfetti Van Melle Inc.
Almond Joy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Altoids
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Astro Pops
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Leaf Brands via Walmart
Baby Bottle Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Baby Ruth
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Bazooka
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Big League Chew
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ford Gum and Machine Co., Inc.
Blow Pops
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Bottle Caps
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Bounty
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates via Walmart
Bubble Tape
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Butterfinger
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Cadbury Creme Egg
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Cadbury Dairy Milk
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Candy cane
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Candy corn
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Caramel
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Caramilk
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Charleston Chew
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Chips Ahoy!
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Chocolate
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Chupa Chups
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Perfetti Van Melle Inc.
Circus Peanuts
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Spangler Candy
Cotton candy
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Crunch
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Crunchie
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Dark chocolate
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Dots
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Dove
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Dubble Bubble
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Dum Dums
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Spangler Candy
Dunkaroos
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc. via Walmart
Ferrero Rocher
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Fruit by the Foot
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc.
Fruit Gushers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc.
Fruit Roll-Ups
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc.
Fruit Stripe
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company via Amazon.com, Inc.
Fun Dip
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Galaxy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Gobstopper
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Good & Plenty
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Gumdrop
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Gummy
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Gummy Bears
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Albanese Confectionery
Haribo
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: HARIBO
Heath
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hello Panda
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Meiji America Inc.
Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hershey's Kisses
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hershey's Milk Chocolate
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hershey's Special Dark
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hi-Chew
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Morinaga
Hot Tamales
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Hubba Bubba
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Ice Breakers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Jelly Belly
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Jelly Belly Candy Company
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Kraft Heinz
Jolly Rancher
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Juicy Drop Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Juicy Fruit
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Junior Mints
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Kinder Bueno
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Kinder Chocolate
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Kinder Joy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Kinder Surprise
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Kit Kat
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Krackel
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company via The Kroger Co.
Laffy Taffy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company via The Penny Candy Store
Lemonhead
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Life Savers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Lindor
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.
Liquorice
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M&M's
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates via Walmart
Maltesers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Mamba
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Storck
Mars
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Mentos
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Perfetti Van Melle Inc.
Mike and Ike
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Milk Duds
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Milka
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International via Walmart
Milky Way
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Mounds
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Mr. Goodbar
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Nerds
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Now and Later
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Oh Henry!
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit:
Orbit
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Oreo
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
PayDay
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Peanut Chews
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Peeps
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Pez
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: PEZ Candy
Pixy Stix
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Pocky
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ezaki Glico USA Corporation
Pop Rocks
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Pop Rocks Inc. via Walmart
Push Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Red Vines
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: American Licorice Company
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Reese's Pieces
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Ring Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Rock candy
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Rolo
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Runts
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
S'more
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Sixlets
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ganong Bros., Limited
Skittles
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Skor
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Smarties
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Smarties Candy Company
Snickers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Sour Patch Kids
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International via Walmart
Sour Punch
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: American Licorice Company
Starburst
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
3 Musketeers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
AirHeads
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Perfetti Van Melle Inc.
Almond Joy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Altoids
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Astro Pops
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Leaf Brands via Walmart
Baby Bottle Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Baby Ruth
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Bazooka
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Big League Chew
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ford Gum and Machine Co., Inc.
Blow Pops
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Bottle Caps
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Bounty
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates via Walmart
Bubble Tape
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Butterfinger
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Cadbury Creme Egg
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Cadbury Dairy Milk
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Candy cane
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Candy corn
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Caramel
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Caramilk
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Charleston Chew
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Chips Ahoy!
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Chocolate
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Chupa Chups
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Perfetti Van Melle Inc.
Circus Peanuts
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Spangler Candy
Cotton candy
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Crunch
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Crunchie
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
Dark chocolate
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Dots
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Dove
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Dubble Bubble
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Dum Dums
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Spangler Candy
Dunkaroos
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc. via Walmart
Ferrero Rocher
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Fruit by the Foot
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc.
Fruit Gushers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc.
Fruit Roll-Ups
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: General Mills, Inc.
Fruit Stripe
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company via Amazon.com, Inc.
Fun Dip
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Galaxy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Gobstopper
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Good & Plenty
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Gumdrop
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Gummy
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Gummy Bears
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Albanese Confectionery
Haribo
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: HARIBO
Heath
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hello Panda
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Meiji America Inc.
Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hershey's Kisses
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hershey's Milk Chocolate
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hershey's Special Dark
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Hi-Chew
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Morinaga
Hot Tamales
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Hubba Bubba
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Ice Breakers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Jelly Belly
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Jelly Belly Candy Company
Jet-Puffed Marshmallows
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Kraft Heinz
Jolly Rancher
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Juicy Drop Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Juicy Fruit
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Junior Mints
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Tootsie
Kinder Bueno
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Kinder Chocolate
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Kinder Joy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero via Walmart
Kinder Surprise
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrero
Kit Kat
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Krackel
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company via The Kroger Co.
Laffy Taffy
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company via The Penny Candy Store
Lemonhead
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Life Savers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Lindor
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.
Liquorice
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M&M's
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates via Walmart
Maltesers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Mamba
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Storck
Mars
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Mentos
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Perfetti Van Melle Inc.
Mike and Ike
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Milk Duds
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Milka
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International via Walmart
Milky Way
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Mounds
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Mr. Goodbar
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Nerds
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Now and Later
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Oh Henry!
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit:
Orbit
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Oreo
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International
PayDay
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Peanut Chews
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Peeps
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Just Born, Inc.
Pez
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: PEZ Candy
Pixy Stix
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
Pocky
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ezaki Glico USA Corporation
Pop Rocks
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Pop Rocks Inc. via Walmart
Push Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Red Vines
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: American Licorice Company
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Reese's Pieces
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Ring Pop
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: THE BAZOOKA COMPANIES, LLC
Rock candy
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Rolo
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Runts
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ferrara Candy Company
S'more
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Sixlets
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Ganong Bros., Limited
Skittles
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Skor
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Smarties
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Smarties Candy Company
Snickers
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: The Hershey Company
Sour Patch Kids
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mondelez International via Walmart
Sour Punch
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: American Licorice Company
Starburst
License: Fair Use (screenshot)
Source/Credit: Mars or Affiliates
Most Popular Candy
Curious what the most popular candies are? Here are the top 10 most consumed candies in the US: [1]
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- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Skittles
- M&M’s
- Starburst
- Hot Tamales
- Sour Patch Kids
- Hershey Kisses
- Snickers
- Tootsie Pops
- Candy corn
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