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Fudge vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fudge and Skittles

  • Fudge has more Iron, and Fiber, while Skittles has more Vitamin C.
  • Skittles covers your daily need of Vitamin C 75% more than Fudge.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Skittles are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies.

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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.
Fudge
9
:
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 67% 26% 31% 12% 6% 31% 110% 56% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Fudge
11
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 4% 0% 0% 7% 20% 4% 9% 3% 3% 12% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
3
:
Contains more Protein +1157.9%
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Water +156.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Equal in Other - 0.97
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +1157.9%
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Water +156.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fudge
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.448 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.373 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fudge Skittles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fudge Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 74.74g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 2.39g 0.19g Fudge
Fats 10.41g 4.25g Fudge
Carbs 76.44g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 411kcal 402kcal Fudge
Sugar 73.12g 75.92g Fudge
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fudge
Calcium 49mg 0mg Fudge
Iron 1.77mg 0mg Fudge
Magnesium 36mg Fudge
Phosphorus 71mg Fudge
Potassium 134mg Fudge
Sodium 45mg 15mg Skittles
Zinc 1.11mg Fudge
Copper 0.329mg Fudge
Manganese 0.422mg Fudge
Selenium 2.5µg Fudge
Vitamin A 159IU 0IU Fudge
Vitamin A RAE 44µg 0µg Fudge
Vitamin E 0.18mg Fudge
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.026mg Fudge
Vitamin B2 0.085mg Fudge
Vitamin B3 0.176mg Fudge
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Fudge
Vitamin B6 0.012mg Fudge
Folate 4µg Fudge
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Fudge
Vitamin K 1.4µg Fudge
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.165g 0.074g Skittles
Saturated Fat 6.448g 4.115g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 2.943g Fudge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.373g Fudge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fudge Skittles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Fudge
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fudge
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.333g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fudge
Fudge is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/nutrients
  2. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.