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Mars Chocolate Variety Pack vs Snickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack

Buy the Mars variety pack if you want a single-brand mix of chocolate bars and minis for everyday snacking. Buy the Snickers/Skittles/Twix/Life Savers bag if you need a large count for a party, Halloween or a candy bowl, and you want gummies alongside chocolate. The Mars pack is all chocolate and chewy caramel; the other mixes chocolate with fruity gummies, which suits a crowd with mixed tastes. Both are individually wrapped, shelf-stable and built for sharing rather than gifting.

  • Choose the Mars variety pack if you want an all-chocolate assortment of Mars-family minis and bars for a household or office.
  • Choose the Snickers variety bag if you need a high piece count for Halloween, a party or a candy bowl and want gummies as well as chocolate.

Prices

  • Mars Chocolate Variety Pack: $29.95 at Walmart (checked today)
  • Snickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack: $27.99 at Hy-Vee (last seen Nov 8)
  • Difference: the Snickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack is $1.96 cheaper than the Mars Chocolate Variety Pack at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)
Mars
Mars Chocolate Variety Pack

Mars Chocolate Variety Pack

$29.95at WalmartChecked 8 h ago
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Pros
  • All-chocolate mix, no gummies to pick around
  • Resealable pouch keeps minis fresh
  • Long, clearly stated shelf life
  • Individually wrapped for lunchboxes and desks
Cons
  • Fewer pieces, so it runs out fast at a party
  • No fruity or gummy option for kids who prefer them
  • No gluten-free claim
SNICKERS
SNICKERS, SKITTLES Gummies, TWIX & LIFE SAVERS 160-Count Variety Pack

Snickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack

SNICKERS, SKITTLES Gummies, TWIX & LIFE SAVERS 160-Count Variety Pack

$27.99at Hy-VeeChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • 160 pieces covers a big crowd
  • Chocolate and gummy mix suits mixed tastes
  • Marked gluten-free
  • Built for Halloween treat bags and candy bowls
Cons
  • Bag is not resealable
  • No stated shelf life
  • Gummies and chocolate mixed in one bag can get messy

What separates them

Mars Chocolate Variety PackSnickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack
Piece count55 pieces160 pieces
Flavor rangeAll chocolate: milk chocolate, caramel, nougatChocolate plus fruity gummies
TextureChewy caramel and nougat throughoutMix of chewy chocolate and soft gummies
Dietary noteNo gluten-free claim listedMarked gluten-free
Occasion focusAll-occasion, everyday snackingHalloween and party treat bags
ContainerResealable plastic pouchLarge bag
Shelf life365 daysNot stated

Price history

$34.99$22.99
Nov 7Nov 10
  • Mars Chocolate Variety Pack: lowest $22.99 on Nov 7 at Walmart; $34.99 on Nov 10.
  • Snickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack: lowest $27.99 on Nov 8 at Hy-Vee.

Prices at every store

Mars Chocolate Variety Pack

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    $29.95+ $5.99 shippingChecked 8 h ago
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Snickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack

  • Hy-VeeNew

    In stock

    $27.99Checked Nov 8
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Specs compared

SpecMars Chocolate Variety PackSnickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack
Count55160
TextureChewyChewy
Container typePouchBag
Form TypeCandy BarCandy Bar
Packaging TypeVariety PackVariety Pack
Occasion TypeParty, HalloweenHalloween
ContainsPeanuts, MilkMilk
Free OfAlcohol FreeGluten-free
Highlighted IngredientsPeanuts, Corn syrup, Egg whites, Milk chocolate…Milk Solids
Typical UsersEveryoneKids
Suitable ForVegan, Sugar-FreeGluten Free
BrandMars—
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SpecMars Chocolate Variety PackSnickers Halloween Candy Variety Pack
FlavorAssorted Flavors—
Chocolate typeMilk Chocolates—
Size30.98 oz—
Product net content parent31 Ounces—
Net content statement30.98 oz—
Food formPieces—
Size descriptorMini—
Individually wrappedY—
ThemeMulti-theme—
Occasion

Questions and answers

Which is better for Halloween?
The Snickers bag. Its 160 pieces and Halloween framing suit treat bags and candy bowls. The Mars pack is better for everyday snacking.
Which has more chocolate?
The Mars pack is all chocolate. The Snickers bag splits its count between chocolate minis and gummies, so a smaller share is chocolate.
Is either gluten-free?
The Snickers bag is marked gluten-free. The Mars pack lists no gluten-free claim, so check the wrapper if that matters to you.
Which lasts longer on the shelf?
The Mars pack states a 365-day shelf life. The Snickers bag does not state one, so use its printed date.
Is the Snickers bag worth stepping up to?
Yes if you are feeding a crowd or want gummies. For a small household that only wants chocolate, the Mars pack is the simpler pick.

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Retail packagingVariety Pack—
Product lineVariety—
ManufacturerMars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC—
Shelf life365 Days—
Food conditionShelf-Stable—
Food preparation methodDipped—
Container materialPlastic—
Flavor notesMixed—
CuisineAsian—
Weight/pack. (oz)55.0—
Quantity in Pack (pcs)30—
Region of OriginNorth America—
Secondary FlavorCaramel—
Coating TypeChocolate coated—
CertificationsKosher—
ShapeBar—