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100 grand bar vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between 100 grand bar and Skittles?

  • 100 grand bar is higher in Calcium, yet Skittles are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 74% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Skittles are lower.

We used Candies, NESTLE, 100 GRAND Bar and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 23% 14% 13% 62% 27% 37% 26% 22% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 7.6% 8.4% 0% 15% 27% 3.7% 11% 3.7% 36% 16% 3.8% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 224% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9485.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 71% 6%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 19.33 g
Carbs: 70.97 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 1.1 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 ProteinProtein +1215.8%
Contains more FatsFats +354.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 31% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.388 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient 100 grand bar Skittles Opinion
Calories 468kcal 402kcal 100 grand bar
Protein 2.5g 0.19g 100 grand bar
Fats 19.33g 4.25g 100 grand bar
Vitamin C 0.7mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 69.97g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 70.97g 90.76g Skittles
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Skittles
Magnesium 25mg 100 grand bar
Calcium 76mg 0mg 100 grand bar
Potassium 163mg 100 grand bar
Iron 0.34mg 0mg 100 grand bar
Sugar 51.9g 75.92g 100 grand bar
Fiber 1g 0g 100 grand bar
Copper 0.185mg 100 grand bar
Zinc 0.99mg 100 grand bar
Phosphorus 86mg 100 grand bar
Sodium 203mg 15mg Skittles
Vitamin A 127IU 0IU 100 grand bar
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin E 0.42mg 100 grand bar
Manganese 0.172mg 100 grand bar
Selenium 2.5µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B2 0.119mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B3 0.198mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B5 0.182mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 100 grand bar
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 100 grand bar
Vitamin K 6.2µg 100 grand bar
Folate 5µg 100 grand bar
Trans Fat 0g 0.074g 100 grand bar
Choline 24.6mg 100 grand bar
Saturated Fat 11.9g 4.115g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 100 grand bar
Polyunsaturated fat 1.388g 100 grand bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
100 grand bar Skittles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
100 grand bar
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
100 grand bar
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.785g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
100 grand bar
100 grand bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 100 grand bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168761/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.