Gumdrop vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Gumdrop and Skittles different?
- Skittles have more Vitamin C than Gumdrop.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Skittles is 75% higher.
Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
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.
| 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +283% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +870% |
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Carbs
~90.76g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 396kcal | 402kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.19g |
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| Fats | 0g | 4.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 67.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 98.8g | 90.76g |
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| Carbs | 98.9g | 90.76g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 5mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 58.97g | 75.92g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.012mg |
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| Phosphorus | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 44mg | 15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.074g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 4.115g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
1%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skittles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gumdrop is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gumdrop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gumdrop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)