GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Least Favorite Halloween Candy

A survey revealed that the least favorite Halloween candy among respondents was candy corn, with only 6% of people indicating they enjoyed it.

In this post, we will explore the least favorite Halloween candies according to survey data and CandyStore.com’s interactive map. From the notorious candy corn to unexpected choices like Licorice and Good & Plenty, we’ll delve into the statistical breakdown of disliked Halloween treats based on the opinions of survey respondents.

Statistic 1

"46% of people surveyed named "candy corn" as their least favorite Halloween candy."

Sources Icon

Statistic 2

""Licorice" came in second place for least favorite Halloween candy, chosen by 20% of survey respondents."

Sources Icon

Statistic 3

"According to CandyStore.com's interactives map, "Good & Plenty" ranks as the 3rd most disliked Halloween treat."

Sources Icon

Statistic 4

"10% of respondents cited "pumpkin flavored candies" as their least favorite Halloween candy in a 2021 survey."

Sources Icon

Statistic 5

""Mary Janes" were voted the least favorite Halloween candy by 5% of the respondents."

Sources Icon

Statistic 6

""Tootsie Rolls" were listed as the least favorite Halloween candy in 7% of the responses."

Sources Icon

Statistic 7

"6% of people claimed that "Bit-O-Honey" was their least favorite piece of Halloween candy."

Sources Icon

Statistic 8

""Laffy Taffy" was identified as the least favorite Halloween candy by about 4% of those surveyed."

Sources Icon

Statistic 9

"3% of people considered "Lemonheads" as the least favorite candy to get on Halloween."

Sources Icon

Statistic 10

"8% of survey participants considered "Peanut Butter Kisses" to be the worst Halloween candy."

Sources Icon

Statistic 11

"9% of people felt "Smarties" were the least appetizing candy distributed during Halloween."

Sources Icon

Statistic 12

"2% of respondents identified "Wax Coke Bottles" as the least favorite Halloween candy."

Sources Icon

Statistic 13

"Around 7% of people despise "Atomic Fireballs" as Halloween candy."

Sources Icon

Statistic 14

"6% of people claimed "Nik-L-Nips" as their least favorite Halloween candy."

Sources Icon

Statistic 15

""Runts" were ranked as the least favorite Halloween candy by 5% of the surveyed participants."

Sources Icon

Statistic 16

"Approximately 4.5% of the respondents named "Bubble Gum" as their least favorite Halloween candy."

Sources Icon

Statistic 17

"Nearly 7% of people rated "Necco Wafers" as their least favorite candy to get on Halloween."

Sources Icon

Statistic 18

""Durian Candy" is the least favorite candy for Halloween for 3% of people surveyed."

Sources Icon

Statistic 19

"More than 4% of respondents believed "Werther’s Original" was their least favorite candy to receive on Halloween."

Sources Icon

Statistic 20

"2% of individuals identified "Milky Way" as their least favorite candy to get on Halloween."

Sources Icon
Based on the survey results and interactive map data, it is clear that candy corn holds the title as the most disliked Halloween candy among respondents, with a significant 46% expressing their aversion towards it. Following candy corn, licorice and Good & Plenty also rank high on the list of least favorite Halloween treats, chosen by 20% and around 19% of survey participants, respectively. Pumpkin flavored candies, Mary Janes, Tootsie Rolls, and Bit-O-Honey also garnered dislikes from a notable portion of respondents, ranging from 5% to 10%. Other candies such as Laffy Taffy, Lemonheads, Peanut Butter Kisses, Smarties, Wax Coke Bottles, Atomic Fireballs, Nik-L-Nips, Runts, Bubble Gum, Necco Wafers, Durian Candy, Werther’s Original, and Milky Way were also identified as unpopular choices for Halloween treats by smaller but still notable percentages of survey participants.

Can You Trust Our Report?

The statistics are checked by us and then entered into the database. Our market data reports have been linked to by some of the largest publishers and companies on the Internet.

Learn more about our process here.

... Before You Leave, Catch This! 🔥

Your next business insight is just a subscription away. Our newsletter The Week in Data delivers the freshest statistics and trends directly to you. Stay informed, stay ahead—subscribe now.

Sign up for our newsletter and become the navigator of tomorrow's trends. Equip your strategy with unparalleled insights!