Candy bar vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between candy bar and skittles
- Candy bar has more fiber, iron, and calcium; however, skittles are richer in vitamin C.
- Skittles cover your daily vitamin C needs 75% more than candy bar.
- Skittles contain less sodium.
- Skittles have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of skittles is 70, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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 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 | -90.4% |
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 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +8057.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +692.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 11769% | |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 86% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 67.1mg | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 71% | |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 50% | |
| Fats | 33.7g | 4.25g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 44% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 42% | |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 36% | |
| Protein | 15.5g | 0.19g | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 26% | |
| Folate | 75µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 17% | |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 0g | 16% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 90.76g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 78mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 522kcal | 402kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 4.115g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 90.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 75.92g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.074g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
2748%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skittles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.563g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar 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 ($)