These are the 3 unhealthiest Easter eggs

The sweetest eggs around

Looking for lower sugar chocolate eggs this Easter? 175 eggs have been compared to figure out the most calorific and high sugar chocolate treats on the shelves.

We’re all looking forward to eating our body weight in chocolate this Easter weekend, but not all eggs are made equal.

Easter is a time for fun with family and loved ones, so it’s more than okay to put your health goals on the back burner for the weekend and enjoy.

But if you are concerned about the sugar content of chocolate eggs, a new study has taken the guesswork out of the process, and compiled a list of the chocolate eggs with the highest calorie and sugar content.

#1. Cadbury White Chocolate Buttons Egg

Cadbury White Chocolate Buttons Egg

The big white chocolate easter egg filled with white chocolate buttons may be a great option for the family member who doesn’t love milk or dark chocolate, but contains 63 grams of sugar and 2239 kj of energy per 100g.

#2. Smarties Chocolate Egg 

Smarties Chocolate Egg

Another treat-filled egg, Nestle’s small milk chocolate egg filled with colourful smarties contains 62.5g of sugar and 2163 kj of energy per 100g. 

#3. Kit Kat Chunky Easter Egg 

Kit Kat Chunky Easter Egg

KitKat eggs are often among everyone’s favourites. But the yummy smooth milk chocolate egg filled with KitKat chunky bars is also pretty high in sugar, containing 60.3g and 2162 kj of energy per 100g.

As for the egg with the most energy? 

The Ferrero Rocher Golden Easter Egg 

The Ferrero Rocher Golden Easter Egg

With 2570 kj per 100 grams, this egg has the most energy of those involved in the study. The recommended serving size is 20g, and Ferrero Rocher does encourage all consumers to consider their products as part of their own choices regarding a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

Originally published as These are the 3 unhealthiest Easter eggs