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Fondant icing vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fondant icing and Skittles

  • Fondant icing has less Vitamin C.
  • Skittles' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 75% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 0% 0.9% 0.35% 0.38% 1% 1.1% 0% 1.4% 0% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 1.3% 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 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 +76%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +21150%
Contains more OtherOther +1516.7%
~equal in 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.
Fondant icing Skittles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fondant icing Skittles Opinion
Calories 373kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 0g 0.19g Skittles
Fats 0.02g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 93.18g 90.76g Fondant icing
Carbs 93.18g 90.76g Fondant icing
Calcium 3mg 0mg Fondant icing
Potassium 4mg Fondant icing
Iron 0.01mg 0mg Fondant icing
Sugar 88.9g 75.92g Skittles
Copper 0.003mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg Fondant icing
Sodium 11mg 15mg Fondant icing
Selenium 0.6µg Fondant icing
Vitamin B1 0.005mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B2 0.016mg Fondant icing
Trans Fat 0.074g Fondant icing
Saturated Fat 0g 4.115g Fondant icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing 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
0%
Fondant icing
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing 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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.