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Corn syrup vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn syrup and Skittles

  • Corn syrup has less Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% more.
  • Corn syrup has 10 times more Sodium than Skittles. Corn syrup has 155mg of Sodium, while Skittles have 15mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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 -90.3%

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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 WaterWater +474.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17%
Contains more OtherOther +142.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Skittles Opinion
Calories 286kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 0g 0.19g Skittles
Fats 0g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 77.59g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 77.59g 90.76g Skittles
Magnesium 8mg Corn syrup
Calcium 18mg 0mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg Corn syrup
Iron 0.37mg 0mg Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g 75.92g Skittles
Copper 0.053mg Corn syrup
Zinc 0.04mg Corn syrup
Phosphorus 11mg Corn syrup
Sodium 155mg 15mg Skittles
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B2 0.009mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B3 0.02mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.074g Corn syrup
Choline 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 4.115g Corn syrup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Skittles
Skittles is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.