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Apple crisp vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apple crisp and Skittles different?

  • Apple crisp is higher in Iron, and Fiber, however, Skittles are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Skittles is 72% higher.
  • Skittles have less Sodium.

Desserts, apple crisp, prepared-from-recipe and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SKITTLES Wild Berry Bite Size Candies are the varieties used 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 5.7% 11% 6.9% 31% 24% 4.9% 12% 46% 17% 19%
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 -95.7%

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.
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 7.3% 8.5% 7.6% 0% 21% 19% 16% 5.5% 9.2% 0% 10% 12% 0%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2950%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 31% 63%
Protein: 1.75 g
Fats: 3.43 g
Carbs: 30.84 g
Water: 62.91 g
Other: 1.07 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 +821.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1542.6%
Contains more FatsFats +23.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.3%
~equal in Other ~0.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 42% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.685 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.144 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple crisp Skittles Opinion
Calories 161kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 1.75g 0.19g Apple crisp
Fats 3.43g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 2.2mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 29.44g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 30.84g 90.76g Skittles
Magnesium 8mg Apple crisp
Calcium 35mg 0mg Apple crisp
Potassium 78mg Apple crisp
Iron 0.82mg 0mg Apple crisp
Sugar 19.68g 75.92g Apple crisp
Fiber 1.4g 0g Apple crisp
Copper 0.071mg Apple crisp
Zinc 0.18mg Apple crisp
Phosphorus 28mg Apple crisp
Sodium 351mg 15mg Skittles
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Apple crisp
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple crisp
Vitamin E 0.38mg Apple crisp
Manganese 0.13mg Apple crisp
Selenium 3.5µg Apple crisp
Vitamin B1 0.083mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B2 0.081mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B3 0.846mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B5 0.092mg Apple crisp
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Apple crisp
Vitamin K 4.1µg Apple crisp
Folate 16µg Apple crisp
Trans Fat 0.074g Apple crisp
Saturated Fat 0.685g 4.115g Apple crisp
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g Apple crisp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.144g Apple crisp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple crisp 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
9%
Apple crisp
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Apple crisp
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple crisp
Apple crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Apple crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169601/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.