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Skittles vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skittles and White chocolate

  • Skittles have more Vitamin C, however, White chocolate is richer in Calcium.
  • White chocolate covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 76% more than Skittles.
  • White chocolate has 134 times less Vitamin C than Skittles. Skittles have 67.1mg of Vitamin C, while White chocolate has 0.5mg.
  • White chocolate contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +13320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +13320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Water +194.6%
Contains more Protein +2989.5%
Contains more Fats +655.1%
Contains more Other +54.6%
4% 91% 4%
Protein: 0.19 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 90.76 g
Water: 3.83 g
Other: 0.97 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Water +194.6%
Contains more Protein +2989.5%
Contains more Fats +655.1%
Contains more Other +54.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skittles White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 90.76g 59.04g Skittles
Protein 0.19g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 4.25g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 90.76g 59.24g Skittles
Calories 402kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Sugar 75.92g 59g White chocolate
Fiber 0g 0.2g White chocolate
Calcium 0mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 0mg 0.24mg White chocolate
Magnesium 12mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 15mg 90mg Skittles
Zinc 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg White chocolate
Selenium 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 67.1mg 0.5mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g 0g White chocolate
Saturated Fat 4.115g 19.412g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Skittles White chocolate
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
19%
Skittles
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Skittles
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Skittles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168840/nutrients
  2. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.