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Chocolate ice cream vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate ice cream and Skittles

  • Chocolate ice cream has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Calcium, while Skittles has more Vitamin C.
  • Skittles covers your daily need of Vitamin C 74% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Skittles are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, chocolate 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 -80.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
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 -80.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9485.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +9485.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1900%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Water +1354.3%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Carbs +221.8%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +1900%
Contains more Fats +158.8%
Contains more Water +1354.3%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Carbs +221.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Skittles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chocolate ice cream Skittles Opinion
Net carbs 27g 90.76g Skittles
Protein 3.8g 0.19g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 4.25g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 90.76g Skittles
Calories 216kcal 402kcal Skittles
Sugar 25.36g 75.92g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 15mg Skittles
Zinc 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 67.1mg Skittles
Vitamin B1 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Skittles
Trans Fat 0.074g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 4.115g Skittles
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream 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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
19%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.685g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.