Cocoa bean vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cocoa bean and Skittles different?
- Cocoa bean is higher in Iron, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Skittles are richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cocoa bean is 194% higher.
- Skittles have less Saturated Fat.
Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
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Iron
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Sodium
-21.1%
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Iron
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Sodium
-21.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+9426.3%
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Fats
+208.2%
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Other
+704.1%
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Carbs
+55.7%
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Water
+41.9%
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
Protein:
0.19 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
90.76 g
Water:
3.83 g
Other:
0.97 g
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Protein
+9426.3%
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Fats
+208.2%
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Other
+704.1%
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Carbs
+55.7%
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Water
+41.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-47%
Saturated Fat:
7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.42 g
Saturated Fat:
4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0 g
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Saturated Fat
-47%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.5g | 90.76g |
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| Protein | 18.1g | 0.19g |
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| Fats | 13.1g | 4.25g |
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| Carbs | 58.3g | 90.76g |
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| Calories | 220kcal | 402kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.76g | 75.92g |
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| Fiber | 29.8g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 111mg | 0mg |
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| Iron | 15.52mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 476mg |
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| Phosphorus | 728mg |
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| Potassium | 2509mg |
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| Sodium | 19mg | 15mg |
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| Zinc | 6.37mg |
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| Copper | 3.607mg |
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| Manganese | 3.737mg |
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| Selenium | 13.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 67.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.118mg |
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| Folate | 32µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.271mg |
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| Threonine | 0.716mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.701mg |
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| Leucine | 1.097mg |
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| Lysine | 0.907mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg |
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| Valine | 1.086mg |
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| Histidine | 0.312mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.76g | 4.115g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.39g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.42g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.645g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)