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Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy vs Mars Chocolate Variety Pack

Buy the Charms Party Pack for a mixed crowd, kids' parties or anyone who wants lollipops, gum and sour gummies alongside chocolate-free options. Buy the Mars Chocolate Variety Pack if the room wants chocolate bars in mini form and nothing else. Charms wins on variety and dietary reach: it is gluten free and peanut and tree nut free, with a resealable pouch. Mars wins on chocolate quality and portion control, since every piece is a wrapped mini bar. Charms carries a 4.6 rating from 463 ratings; Mars is the safer pick when the audience is all chocolate eaters.

  • Choose the Charms Party Pack if you need one bag that covers lollipops, gum, sour gummies and caramels, and you want it peanut and tree nut free.
  • Choose the Mars Chocolate Variety Pack if everyone eating it wants chocolate and you prefer individually wrapped mini bars over loose candy.

Prices

  • Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy: $8.99 at Hy-Vee (last seen Nov 10)
  • Mars Chocolate Variety Pack: $29.95 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy is $20.96 cheaper than the Mars Chocolate Variety Pack at the latest prices (Nov 10)
Charms
Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy 55.5 oz Bag

Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy

Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy 55.5 oz Bag

4.6(463 ratings)
$8.99at Hy-VeeChecked 15 h ago
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Pros
  • Six Charms brands in one bag, so there is something for most tastes
  • Peanut free and tree nut free, which suits school and party settings
  • Resealable pouch keeps the mix fresh between uses
  • Gluten free
Cons
  • Contains milk and soy, so not dairy or soy free
  • Loose gummies and caramels are not individually wrapped
  • Chocolate eaters may skip it
Mars
Mars Chocolate Variety Pack

Mars Chocolate Variety Pack

$29.95at WalmartChecked 22 h ago
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Pros
  • Every piece is a wrapped mini chocolate bar
  • Stated 365-day shelf life
  • Familiar Mars brands in one pouch
  • Mini size suits candy bowls and handouts
Cons
  • Chocolate only, with no gum, sour or hard candy
  • Not marketed as peanut or tree nut free
  • Pouch is not described as resealable

What separates them

Charms Party Pack Assorted CandyMars Chocolate Variety Pack
Candy typesLollipops, bubble gum, sour gummies, chewy caramels and hard popsMilk chocolate mini bars with caramel and similar fillings
Allergen profileGluten free, peanut free, tree nut free; contains milk and soyMilk chocolate; may contain peanuts and tree nuts depending on the bars included
Individually wrappedMixed; lollipops and gum are wrapped, loose pieces are notEvery piece is individually wrapped
Portion controlLoose candy, easy to over-serveMini bars give a fixed portion per piece
Resealable packagingResealable stand-up pouchPlastic pouch, not stated as resealable
Shelf lifeNot stated; hard candy and gum keep well, gummies and caramels less so365 days stated
Best audienceKids' parties, mixed crowds, candy-bowl varietyChocolate lovers, office bowls, Halloween handouts

Price history

$34.99$8.99
Nov 7Nov 10
  • Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy: lowest $8.99 on Nov 10 at Hy-Vee.
  • Mars Chocolate Variety Pack: lowest $22.99 on Nov 7 at Walmart; $34.99 on Nov 10.

Prices at every store

Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy

  • Hy-VeeNew

    In stock

    $8.99Checked 15 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by Eloras hairReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $23.99Checked 15 h ago
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  • Oriental Trading CompanyNew

    In stock

    $18.99+ $6.99 shippingChecked 15 h ago
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Mars Chocolate Variety Pack

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by AH Ecom LLCReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $29.95+ $5.99 shippingChecked 22 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecCharms Party Pack Assorted CandyMars Chocolate Variety Pack
sizeCharms Party Pack, Assorted Candy, Variety Mix …30.98 oz
colorAssorted—
Net weight2 lb.—
Package typeStand Up Bag—
ResealableResealable pouch—
Gluten freeGluten free—
Peanut freePeanut free—
Tree nut freeTree nut free—
Serving size1—
Calories70—
Total Fat0g—
Sodium0mg—
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SpecCharms Party Pack Assorted CandyMars Chocolate Variety Pack
Total Carbohydrate17g—
Total Sugars13g—
Brand—Mars
Flavor—Assorted Flavors
Chocolate type—Milk Chocolates
Count—55
Product net content parent—31 Ounces
Net content statement—30.98 oz
Texture—Chewy
Food form—

What reviewers say

Charms Party Pack Assorted Candy

  • 4.6 / 5463 ratings

Ratings are strong, and buyers mostly describe the bag as a crowd-pleaser for parties and candy bowls. The recurring complaints are about the mix leaning heavily on lollipops and about pieces arriving crushed or sticky.

What people mention
  • VarietyPraisedBuyers like getting several well-known Charms brands in one bag.
  • Allergy labelingPraisedParents value that it is peanut and tree nut free.
  • Mix balanceCriticisedSome say lollipops and gum crowd out the gummies and caramels.
  • Condition on arrivalCriticisedA few buyers report crushed or stuck-together candy.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a kids' party?
Charms. The mix of lollipops, gum and gummies spreads across more tastes, and it is peanut and tree nut free. Mars is the pick only if the kids are chocolate eaters.
Which has a longer shelf life?
Mars states a 365-day shelf life. Charms does not state one; its hard pops and gum hold up well, but the gummies and caramels are the first to go stale.
Is the Charms bag safe for a nut allergy?
It is labeled peanut free and tree nut free, but it contains milk and soy. Check the current label if dairy or soy is also a concern.
Is the Mars pack worth stepping up to?
Only if you want chocolate bars. It gives wrapped mini bars and a stated shelf life, but it drops the gum, sour and hard candy variety and the nut-free labeling.
Which is easier to hand out?
Mars, because every piece is individually wrapped. In the Charms bag the lollipops and gum are wrapped, but the gummies and caramels come loose.
Which has more pieces?
Mars lists 55 pieces at about 31 oz. Charms is a 55.5 oz bag but does not state a piece count, so compare by weight and by what is inside.

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Pieces
Size descriptor—Mini
Individually wrapped—Y
Theme—Multi-theme
Occasion—All Occasion
Retail packaging—Variety Pack
Product line—Variety
Manufacturer—Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC
Shelf life—365 Days
Container type—Pouch
Food condition—Shelf-Stable
Food preparation method—Dipped
Container material—Plastic
Flavor notes—Mixed
Cuisine—Asian
Weight/pack. (oz)—55.0
Quantity in Pack (pcs)—30
Region of Origin—North America
Form Type—Candy Bar