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Frozen yogurt vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Frozen yogurt and Skittles

  • Frozen yogurt has more Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin A, however, Skittles are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 74% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Frozen yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 30% 14% 17% 3% 7.6% 38% 8.2% 0% 10%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
~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 2.3% 11% 1.8% 3% 10% 42% 1.3% 0% 9.2% 8.8% 0.75% 3% 13%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9485.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 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 ProteinProtein +1478.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1759%
Contains more FatsFats +18.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.2%
Contains more OtherOther +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frozen yogurt Skittles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Frozen yogurt Skittles Opinion
Calories 127kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 3g 0.19g Frozen yogurt
Fats 3.6g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 0.7mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 21.6g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 21.6g 90.76g Skittles
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Skittles
Vitamin D 3IU Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 10mg Frozen yogurt
Calcium 100mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 156mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.46mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Sugar 19.92g 75.92g Frozen yogurt
Copper 0.009mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.28mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 89mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 63mg 15mg Skittles
Vitamin A 176IU 0IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A 49µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.09mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 0.1µg Frozen yogurt
Selenium 1.9µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.07mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin K 0.3µg Frozen yogurt
Folate 4µg Frozen yogurt
Trans Fat 0.074g Frozen yogurt
Choline 23.1mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.326g 4.115g Frozen yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.986g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g Frozen yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt 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
8%
Frozen yogurt
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt 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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.