Which is better for a party or office candy bowl?

The SweeTARTS mix gives more variety, with Trolli, Laffy Taffy and SweeTARTS alongside Nerds. The Nerds mix wins on volume and cost, with 90 pieces for $21.49 at Target as of November 7, 2026.

Which is cheaper per ounce?

Nerds. At $21.49 for 41.76 ounces it runs about $0.51 per ounce, against about $0.82 per ounce for the SweeTARTS mix at $23.13 for 28.28 ounces.

Is the SweeTARTS mix worth the extra money?

Only if brand variety matters to you. You pay about $1.64 more for roughly 13.5 fewer ounces, but you get Trolli, Laffy Taffy and SweeTARTS pieces the Nerds box does not have.

Do both come individually wrapped?

Yes. The SweeTARTS bag has 75 individually wrapped pieces and the Nerds box has 90. Both are easy to hand out or pack in lunches.

Which has more reviews?

The SweeTARTS mix, with 1,217 ratings at 4.6 out of 5. The Nerds mix has 175 ratings, also 4.6 out of 5.

Are these chocolate assortments?

No. Both are fruit-flavored chewy and crunchy candies, despite the SweeTARTS listing sitting under a chocolate category.

SweeTARTS Variety Party Mix vs Nerds Variety Mix 90 Count

Buy the Nerds Variety Mix if you want more candy for less money and a mix built around Nerds. Buy the SweeTARTS Variety Party Mix if you want a broader mix that includes Trolli, Laffy Taffy and SweeTARTS alongside Nerds. As of November 7, 2026, the Nerds mix is $21.49 at Target and the SweeTARTS mix is $23.13 at Walmart, so Nerds is cheaper and about 13.5 ounces larger.

Today the Nerds Variety Mix 90 Count costs $1.64 less at its best price.

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