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Gelatin dessert vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gelatin dessert and Skittles

  • Gelatin dessert has less Vitamin C.
  • Skittles covers your daily Vitamin C needs 75% more than Gelatin dessert.
  • Skittles contain 31 times less Sodium than Gelatin dessert. Gelatin dessert contains 466mg of Sodium, while Skittles contain 15mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Gelatin desserts, dry mix 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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
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 -96.8%

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% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
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

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 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 +4005.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +283%
Contains more OtherOther +38.6%
~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.
Gelatin dessert 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 Gelatin dessert Skittles Opinion
Calories 381kcal 402kcal Skittles
Protein 7.8g 0.19g Gelatin dessert
Fats 0g 4.25g Skittles
Vitamin C 0mg 67.1mg Skittles
Net carbs 90.5g 90.76g Skittles
Carbs 90.5g 90.76g Skittles
Magnesium 2mg Gelatin dessert
Calcium 3mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Potassium 7mg Gelatin dessert
Iron 0.13mg 0mg Gelatin dessert
Sugar 86.04g 75.92g Skittles
Copper 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Zinc 0.01mg Gelatin dessert
Phosphorus 141mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 466mg 15mg Skittles
Manganese 0.011mg Gelatin dessert
Selenium 6.7µg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B1 0.003mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B2 0.041mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B3 0.009mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B5 0.014mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B6 0.001mg Gelatin dessert
Folate 3µg Gelatin dessert
Trans Fat 0.074g Gelatin dessert
Choline 3.5mg Gelatin dessert
Saturated Fat 0g 4.115g Gelatin dessert
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gelatin dessert 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%
Gelatin dessert
17%
Skittles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Gelatin dessert
0%
Skittles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skittles
Skittles is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert 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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.