Skittles vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Skittles and Snickers
- Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, Snickers have more Calcium, Iron, and Fiber.
- Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.
- Skittles have 2 times more Sugar than Snickers. Skittles have 75.92g of Sugar, while Snickers has 46.54g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.
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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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Sodium
-92.1%
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Calcium
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Iron
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-92.1%
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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
+13320%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+13320%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+44.4%
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Protein
+3510.5%
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Fats
+473.6%
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Water
+16.7%
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+48.5%
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+44.4%
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Protein
+3510.5%
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+473.6%
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+16.7%
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+48.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-67.6%
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Saturated Fat
-67.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 90.76g | 60.95g |
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| Protein | 0.19g | 6.86g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 24.38g |
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| Carbs | 90.76g | 62.85g |
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| Calories | 402kcal | 488kcal |
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| Sugar | 75.92g | 46.54g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.9g |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.68mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 189mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin C | 67.1mg | 0.5mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g | 0.394g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.115g | 12.703g |
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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
19%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snickers is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Snickers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.