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Pudding vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pudding and Skittles

  • Pudding has more Calcium, however, Skittles has more Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% more.
  • Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
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 -84.7%

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.
Pudding
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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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
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
Contains more Protein +1563.2%
Contains more Water +1809.4%
Contains more Fats +34.9%
Contains more Carbs +362.1%
Equal in Other - 0.97
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 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 +1563.2%
Contains more Water +1809.4%
Contains more Fats +34.9%
Contains more Carbs +362.1%
Equal in Other - 0.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pudding Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 18.84g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 3.16g 0.19g Pudding
Fats 3.15g 4.25g Skittles
Carbs 19.64g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 120kcal 402kcal Skittles
Sugar 11.96g 75.92g Pudding
Fiber 0.8g 0g Pudding
Calcium 106mg 0mg Pudding
Iron 0.34mg 0mg Pudding
Magnesium 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 87mg Pudding
Potassium 150mg Pudding
Sodium 98mg 15mg Skittles
Zinc 0.48mg Pudding
Copper 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 139IU 0IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.03mg Pudding
Folate 4µg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0.3µg Pudding
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g Pudding
Saturated Fat 1.81g 4.115g Pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pudding 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
13%
Pudding
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pudding
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding 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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.