To check the specific calorie count, look at the Nutrition Facts label. You will find that some miniature candy bars contain fewer than 50 calories, while others have closer to 100 calories.

(Ignore, for the moment, that the very notion of “nutritional” is a farce when it comes to diabetes- and obesity-inducing candy bars.) The color of the label is obviously irrelevant.

Green calorie labels may lead people to see nutrition-poor foods in a healthier light. A researcher says consumers are more likely to perceive a candy bar as more healthful when it has a green ...

Protein bars: healthy snack or disguised candy bar? In today’s fast-paced world, people don’t always have time to prepare a balanced snack. Protein bars can be a convenient, healthy alternative ...

For many, nutrition bars are a quick snack for grown-ups and kids, and last year, Americans spent $1.2 billion dollars on them. But how do they compare to candy bars?