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Twizzlers vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Twizzlers and Skittles

  • Twizzlers have less Vitamin C.
  • Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 75% more than Twizzlers.
  • Skittles have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS 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 -92.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 -92.3%

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 +∞%
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% 0% 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 0% 0% 0% 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1110.5%
Contains more Water +291.6%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Other +40.6%
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +1110.5%
Contains more Water +291.6%
Contains more Fats +61%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Contains more Other +40.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 78.77g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 2.3g 0.19g Twizzlers
Fats 2.64g 4.25g Skittles
Carbs 79.37g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 347kcal 402kcal Skittles
Sugar 51.35g 75.92g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 0g Twizzlers
Calcium 8mg 0mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.28mg 0mg Twizzlers
Phosphorus 24mg Twizzlers
Potassium 37mg Twizzlers
Sodium 195mg 15mg Skittles
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g Twizzlers
Saturated Fat 0.54g 4.115g Twizzlers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers 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
0%
Twizzlers
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.