Icing vs. Skittles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between icing and skittles
- The amount of vitamin C in skittles is higher than in icing.
- Skittles cover your daily need for vitamin C, 75% more than icing.
- Icing contains 12 times more sodium than skittles. While icing contains 184mg of sodium, skittles contain only 15mg.
- Icing has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of icing is 51, while the glycemic index of skittles is 70.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +281.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +293.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.7% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 67.1mg | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 53% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 16.23g | 4.25g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 90.76g | 8% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 4.115g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 402kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 90.76g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 75.92g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.074g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skittles contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Icing is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Icing is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Icing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)